#gardenpics

[mrwarrrior]

“Time spent with cats is never wasted.” ...

[rh-naturestyles]

#blumenfoto #blumengarten #die_natur_ist_schön #blumenwiese #gartenliebe #gartenblume #botanique #botanical #botanicalgarden #gardeninspiration #gardenpics #blütenpracht #redflowers #blumenliebe #natur #naturephotography #naturfotografie #natureconversation #bloomingflowers #flowersgarden #floresta #fleurs #flowersandmacro #blütenzeit #bloemen #fiori #roteblumen #petals #blossoms #blooming_macro @rh_naturestyles (hier: Dresden, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KZcL-o5LD/?igshid=xsghpil0vagi

[allforagardener]

Don’t Forget the Camera

OR THE PHONE When I am gardening, especially when I am gardening, I  forget to bring the camera. Sure these days it is much easier to capture a moment with your phone, provided you have it with you, it is charged up and easily accessible.  Seventy percent of the time, the phone is in the house or elsewhere, not in my back pocket.

It is so easy to capture a flower, plant or scene.  All I have to do is run back into the house and grab the phone. Everything stays exactly as I left it. But those unexpected moments: the surprise visitor. The fleeting rainbow. They are much harder to capture even if you are prepared. 

Some exceptional surprises can occur in your own backyard.  You need to be on the lookout for them and have a phone or camera handy. 

Just yesterday, I spied the neighbor’s dog with what looked like a large ball in its mouth. She brought it up to their the back porch and deposited it. That’s when I could see it was a dead possum. Or was it?  The dogs were called inside and in 10 minutes the possum resurrected itself and trotted off.  Did I have my phone? My camera?  Of course not! 

Less than an hour later I saw not one, but two, red shouldered hawks in my Persimmon tree.  You would think that I would have retrieved my phone after seeing the possum revive, yes?  No!

Among some of the critters I have seen in my backyard are groundhogs, hawks, possums, raccoons, blue tailed skinks, birds of all sorts, butterflies, frogs . . . You get the picture.  In most cases however, I did not.  All because I did not have my phone!

Here are some of the ones I did:

A blue tailed skink.  Did you know only the females and young sport the trendy tail? It is a defensive characteristic. Predators go for the pretty tail, which is detachable, giving the lizard a chance to escape.

This turkey was far away.  The phone could not focus in on her well.

These last few of hummingbirds were taken with a Nikon Coolpix 900.  I sat very still on my porch for hours trying to get these photos.

A photo of a deer in a NJ snowstorm. Courtesy of my brother, Duane Rodgers.

[ligayagardener]

@poeticjusticegawler gave us a whole box of eggshells the other day so it's time to dry them out, powder them and make a vinegar extract from some too. I'll be posting about what we do with them in the garden over the next couple of days, so keep an eye out. ________________________________________________ #gardenersofinstagram #gardening #diygarden #diyfertilizer #gardenpics #fertilizers #organicfertilsers #organicgardening #gardenblogger #groowyourownfood #reuserepurposereduce #composting #organicpestcontrol https://www.instagram.com/p/CWZaEMQvF-Z/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jybartlett]

Recent pics from my garden, from finally getting a decent garlic braid to Leia inspecting the strawberry bed and my first sunflower of the year. #gardenpics https://www.instagram.com/p/CRuEpBSnSVz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tfbtfarms]

No, those aren’t peppers. They are tomatoes, San Marzano tomatoes to be precise. This variety is a type of plum tomato that originated in Italy and has a deep, rich flavor making them great for eating fresh or canned. What’s your favorite variety of tomato? #sanmarzano #tomatoplants #sanmarzanotomatoes #italiantomato #plumtomatoes #stillgreen #unripe #zone9a #green #fruitsofinstagram #juicy #rich #sunset #gardenpics #inmygarden #boldflavour #fruitofthespirit #gardensofinstagram #houston #farmers #canningtomatoes #tomatosauce #needtime #houstonfood #houstonfoodie #houstonproducer #houstonmarket #perfectpearmarket #comingsoon #growbabygrow (at The First Best Thing Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjPKYcBgDu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[stavadam]

Starting a new eco green wall... #Israel #ig_israel #insta_israel #urban #old #wall #family #design #garden #gardenpics #house #wood #outdoors #garbage #urban #building #seat #pattern #plant #waste #ecology #foodartblog #ecogarden #recycle (at Kadimah, Hamerkaz, Israel)

[missymoo23]

A wander out in the garden 🌸🌹🏵️💐💗💗💗 (I cannot say enough how much I love how clear this camera is😊) #gardenpics #summerdays #beautifulnature #theseareafewofmyfavouritethings

[ktima-xatzi]

A table in the garden! With bloomed roses and seasonal foliage! In this beautiful place, less is enough!!! Good day!!!! Happy morning! . @eristai @emotionalframes . #tabledecoration #lessismore #lessisenough #simplicity #weddingdetails #weddingdecoration #weddingpreparations #weddinginspiration #weddingflorals #weddingtips #weddingcolours #monasteryfurniture #woodart #gardenpics #gardens #gardeninspiration #gardenlove #gardenview #lovethatview❤️ #stunning_shots #stunninggreece #greece_travel #greecestagram #athensgreece #athens_city #athensweddingvenue #athensriviera #athensvibes #athensluxuryplanner #athensluxuryevents (στην τοποθεσία Κτήμα Χατζή) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCaMsFUJx7n/?igshid=dyt0adqbhe9n

[quirkychrissy]

Fun fact: this "belt," thrifted from @amazinggoodwill_ , is actually a statement handbag strap😂🤣. I've been wanting to bound as this adorable mouse forever, and purple day of #boundingwithpride seemed like the perfect time do it! Can you guess who the character is? Also, hi welcome to the first of many gratuitous front yard garden photo opps. #Disneyboundchallenge #disneystyle #thriftstorefinds #gardenpics (at Wheaton, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB9T9LrDl8T/?igshid=1141f1blta9x2

[rickamt]

Here are some Peonies and Irises from my mom's yard. #flowers #peonies #Iris #springblooms #outdoorphotography #gardenpics #considerthelillies #canon #eos #rebel #t6 #rickamt https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2xHwTAT9K/?igshid=1jxgiu1uum553

[mainimagecards]

Happy Easter! May the Risen Lord send you joy and peace today and always. #gardenpics #mygarden #lavender #happyeaster #easter2020🐰 #spring #spring2020 #homegrown #succulents #succulentgarden #myyard https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5DVnvJzXb/?igshid=1lfqz9mteuwwz

[rh-naturestyles]

#blumenfoto #blumengarten #blumenwelt #blumenwiese #blumenmachenglücklich #blumenliebe #blumenfotografie #strohblume #strohblumen #pinkflowersphotography #flowersgarden #flowersandmacro #flowerseverywhere #flowerphotography #pinkflower #pink #bloemen #bloomingflowers #blooming #gardenpics #gardenlife #botanique #botanischergarten #gartenliebe #naturephotography #naturfotografie #natureconversation #flores #petals #naturelovers @rh_naturestyles (hier: Sachsen, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3m1OFeozXr/?igshid=1wjtf4636jyno

[themostfabbitch]

He met Marmalade down in ol' New Orleans, strutting her stuff down the street 👄💨 #morningpic #onthegrass #gardenpics #sogay #boots #tunoeresdarks #elviradarks #denim #mascaradelatex #themostfabbitch https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NE6s8hyK7/?igshid=1jr0qk3z0ty5i

[ligayagardener]

An awesome pic from 4 years ago. That was the year of the giant #Sunflowers. None of the seed collected produced anything that big any time after. It was a special conjunction of variables I suppose. One of the many joys of gardening! _________________________________________________ #loveofplants #loveyourgarden #groowyourownfood #ediblegarden #edibleflowers #ourgarden #gardenpics #gardensofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CVyo-0yBa3p/?utm_medium=tumblr

[trailblazin2005]

The young Dutch Grapefruit bud, growing up and preparing for its destiny: to relieve stress, promote joy, and make lots of people really high! . #bud #nugs #nugporn #growingup #cannabidplants #gardenpics #flowerroom #flower #smokeflower #cleanweed #knowwhatyousmoke #plantsheal #blazin #dutchgrapefruit #strainofthemonth #pesticidefree #blazeyourtrail #selfcareishealthcare #smokeyourmedicine #howdoyoublaze #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #trailblazin #weed #thc #cbd #terpenes #weedstagram #cannabisculture #pesticidetested . This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. This product may be unlawful outside of Washington State. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. For use only by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of the reach of children. https://www.instagram.com/p/B260pLqB8FU/?igshid=alzjgyr0x0j9