“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”
Isaiah 26:4
A Coreopsis (Tickseed) is attracting some visitors !
These thistles appear to be on the verge of releasing quite a number of seeds!
Not something to grab hold of with a bare hand but the lady bug is right at home!
Soon these seeds will be ready for their wings to take them on a flight to hopefully land on a place to germinate and become a new Maple tree !
Ella Mae is enjoying a few “bracelets” she received on her birthday!
Gardenias are filling the entire back yard with their sweet fragrance!
Grilled jumbo asparagus with farm egg and herb vinaigrette !
Pink primrose graces our roadsides in May. While a beautiful flower to look at, we understand it can be quite invasive.
Chives are an edible species of Allium !
We call this area which covers about an acre, Fern City !
This Coneflower or Black-eyed-Susan found a way to the surface in the sea of ferns.
We are slowly making our way to those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.
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Oh my, those asparagus look delicious! I love seeing all the varieties of seeds your keen eye spotted. EM is growing like a weed, as we say in S.C. We were at a church picnic a few miles from our home last evening with beautiful weather, only to come home and find a microburst had hit our area. We have huge limbs down all over the yard and driveway, so guess what is on the agenda for this afternoon?
Oh no Roxanne, I am so sorry. We have that problem because there are so many trees, it seems Butch is always picking up limbs. Have a wonderful week my friend!
Thistle Is a huge problem here. The county turns goats into problem areas to clean it up. So many ferns in one area is fascinating. I think snakes might hide in them. If I close my eyes Miss Ella Mae will be grown. She is so cute showing off her bracelets. Happy Birthday Ella Mae!
Happy Sunday Alice. Speaking of snakes, Butch came upon a large rat snake in the pasture yesterday and took a photo. He wanted to share it on today’s post and I said absolutely not, I don’t like snakes or photos of them! Have a most wonderful day!
Pam, viewing your post is a lovely way to start my morning. And Ella Mae’s bracelets are lovely!
Thank you sweet friend. Have a most wonderful Sunday!
Beautiful post this morning, Pam. First, Happy Birthday to precious Ella Mae. I always thought pink was her color until I see her this her lovely peach/coral top. She is probably going to be one of those girls who is gorgeous in any color.
Isn’t it amazing how seeds can scatter and one will find them blooming in the most unlikely places, like your Coneflower among the ferns. Your gardenias are beautiful and I know their fragrance is marvelous. I can just imagine strolling through your garden in the evening ~ magnificent beauty.
Wishing you and your lovely family a beautiful day and week ahead. ❤
Thank you Sandra. Wishing you and Michael a wonderful week❤️
Pam, all the pics are lovely! Ella Mae is a beautiful little lady with her colorful bracelets & her outfit is so cute. The last picture is gorgeous with the sun coming through the trees. I can smell the sweet blooming gardenias. The ferns are spectacular! Have a wonderful week! Clara?
Thank you dearest Clara. Wishing you a wonderful week?
Happy Sunday Pam, more of your glorious photos to start this beautiful May day, and Ella Mae is the star of the show! What a pretty little precious princess she is! Your photo of the sun shining through the tree is simple stunning!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna. I think summer has arrived, enjoy your week!
Happy Sunday Morning to you and Butch…
Ella Mae… as darling as ever and Happy Birthday to her!
I see seeds in two of your pictures… New growth begins… just like Spring after winter.
Taking a stroll through your gardens is always a treat but add that sun coming down through the trees, in the evening, …that’s extra special.
Another lovely Sunday morning with you my dear friend… I enjoyed immensely!
Have a fabulous week! ?
Thank you Nancy, have a wonderful week!
Oh Pam, I always smile when I see Miss Ella Mae…she is so picturesque and the camera loves her. A belated happy birthday to this sweet little girl.
Just when I think we have seen all your lovely gardens, you show yet another area that is photo beautiful. The beauty is endless, I think…. as all the seasonal flowers bloom at different times and light up your outdoor spaces.
So funny that one of your readers, Alice, mentioned snakes.
I don’t like snakes either and maybe it is because of the Biblical references…but for whatever reason, my eye is always out for them, as they do like to hide among the ferns or any low growing bushes…or so the pest control people tell me. There is at least one, and I suspect two, that like to hang out in my Secret Garden…and they are called black racers. They are everywhere in Florida, and folk lore has it, they are harmless and keep rodents at bay, as well as they attack and eat poisonous snakes. Not sure I believe that, but it does give me a certain piece of mind, unless I see one unexpectedly.
I grew up on ranches and farms in the midwest and we always saw rattle snakes, garter snakes and bull snakes. Most people don’t look for them and therefore never see them, however, they are there and ever present! I walk with my head down…always alert to my surroundings and any thing creepy crawly!!! LOL
God Bless my dear friend….have a Blessed Lord’s Day.
Kari, you are such an encourager with your comments. We have thirty one acres, much in pasture and woods. Butch loves the outdoors, so he enjoys the upkeep.
I agree about the snakes. In my opinion, there isn’t a good snake.
Have a wonderful week my friend!
Spring is already shining with all its splendor. I am excited to see the great variety of beautiful plants and the detailed images that you have captured of them … They are very good photos !!
Ella Mae looks super cute, as always … She is a very beautiful girl.
But I can not stop commenting on that appetizing dish of asparagus with those wonderful sauce … hummmmmmmmmmm !!!
Always these special Sundays illuminate the day of the Lord more.
A hug, Dolores
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Beauty lives here …
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Thank you Linda ?
Ella Mae’s outfit is adorable and she is so photogenic! Love her bracelets! I’m sure you are enjoying all the girlie things and with two girls you are going to have lots of fun.
Lots of pretty pictures and scriptures.
Happy Sunday. Have a lovely week. It was a perfect weather week but summer arrived here on Friday.
Thank you Bonnie. Summer has definitely arrived with highs in the lower 90’s and no rain in sight. Have a wonderful week.
I am late but I couldn’t miss your gorgeous “simple Southern Sunday”! Your post always brightens up my day.Thanks for sharing,dear friends.Have a blessed week.Hugs!
Thank you Maristella, have a wonderful week!
Isaiah 26:3 a comforting favorite and true.
As ever, your Sabbath message is so lovely and the pictures, inspiring… I almost bought a
container of that particular gardenia, but wanted a more traditional one…. seeing the abundance of your planting and the beautiful aroma they give, I just might augment that corner with those, as well. Your latticed tuteur is such a complement to the garden. Is that one available locally?
Ella Mae is really looking like the grown-up sister, bracelets and all… don’t those little ones just
spring up almost overnight? Have a grand week doing all the meaningful things you and Butch do. Blessings ~
Mary, your comments are always so encouraging. Yes, I bought the latticed tuteurs years ago for a wedding that I was planning, never dreaming they would one day be in my garden. I think you would enjoy the daisy gardenia. Have a wonderful week!
Your photos and your Scriptures are a delight to me. Thank you for both.
Thank you and wishing you a wonderful week!
I SO love Ella Mae’s eyelashes! I want them on me! Ah, youth!
That asparagus salad and dressing looks just fabulous. I can’t imagine how wonderful it tasted but I’d love to try~!
Yes, I also want those eyelashes! The asparagus was quite amazing.
Your eyes take in all the tiny details and you share them with us. We should all stop and look carefully at such marvels.
That is one gorgeous little girl! You are teaching her so much and that is a gift she will have for a lifetime.
I try to enjoy all of God’s amazing creation. There is so much to enjoy! Thank you Ruthie!