Elk Cove On a Sunday Afternoon

A customer came in at the store last week, said he had seen Witch Hazels and other plants in bloom and worth driving out to see them. I asked him where and he said "Bishops Close". So on Sunday I packed up my camera, a bottle of water, and headed out to Elk Cove Gardens of The Bishop's Close. It was truly a beautiful day with the sun shining and not a cloud in the sky. Lots of plants coming to life and creatures stirring all over. If you can manage to spare a little time to make the trek there, it would truly be worth the time.

I was able to be two feet away from this little bird to take its photo, I stood and watched it for about a half hour. It did not seem to care that I had invaded its privacy.
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Winter Beauties

I have again been inspired to start writing due to the fact that plants are awaking here at Beech Street Gardens. I feel I took to much time off but I just could not set down and do it. Seeing the gardens coming back to its beauty makes me happy and excited about the coming year.

CAMILLIA "Yuletide"

WITCH HAZEL

MAGNOLIA "Yellow Butterflies"

HELLEBORES