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365 Days of Photos – Day 79

I have been watching my Texas Red Bud very closely….I’m very excited about how many buds are popping out. This little guy is still young…I believe he has a bright future.

The Texas Red Bud

The Texas Red Bud

Texas Red Bud

Texas Red Bud

I’d like to thank my friend Joanne at My Life Lived Full for sharing information on how to make my photos appear larger in each post. There is always something to learn….and fortunately I have friends like Joanne around that are willing to teach me!

365 Days of Photos – Day 77

My phlox is small.

I want my phlox to be big like my friend Corey’s phlox. I planted quite a few of these little guys 2 years ago….many of them died off. But a few survived and they come back each year 3 small patches of phlox. That’s it…3 small patches!

My friend Corey’s phlox are huge….they fill his flower beds with mounds of bright colors.

My phlox are small….I want big phlox, just like my friend Corey.

Is it wrong to covet his phlox?

My Small Phlox

My Small Phlox

The Evil Garden Gnome (Part 2)

With a grunt the old gnome motioned for Johnny to put more wood on the fire.
“Yes sir.” Johnny quickly went about the task.
Despite the stories told by his friends, of gnomes eating children or turning them into toads, the gnomes had treated Johnny well.
But Johnny wanted to go home and there seemed no escape.
Within seconds of being captured by the gardener’s hoe Johnny slipped loose and ran for the door but it was gone. The door at the top of the grassy stairs was gone. There was no way home.
Copyright - Rachel Bjerke

Copyright – Rachel Bjerke

On December 27, 2014 (part 1) of The Evil Garden Gnome was shared on my blog. Several people suggested I extend the story. When I saw today’s photo prompt on Friday Fictioneers I couldn’t help but see Johnny’s story continue!

The Changing Seasons (Month 3)

My flower bed doesn’t look a lot different from last month. But I’m excited about the changes that are coming.

Right now the grass is still brown and many plants remain dormant. But buds are popping out from the tree branches and signs of Spring are slowly peeking out from the earth.

I was excited today to find a little visitor under the bushes out front. Fortunately for the bunny he chose the front yard instead of the back….he probably heard rumors about the recent demise of one of his relatives at the paws of Sugar.

A friendly visitor

A friendly visitor

The Autumn Sage is slowly returning to its bushy self.

Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage

The roses are still a few weeks off…but the leaves are healthy and growing.

Rose Bush

Rose Bush

The Texas Red Bud was only a stick when it first came to live in our yard 2 years ago….it looks like this year’s blooms will be beautiful.

Texas Red Bud

Texas Red Bud

The front flower bed still looks pretty bare…but not for long.

Front flower bed

By the Flamingo

The metal dog is surrounded by dormant plants….but soon he will be surrounded by green.

Metal Dog

Metal Dog

Thank you for stopping by my changing seasons….if you would like to see more photos from around the world visit Cardinal Guzman’s page and see how the seasons are changing for others.