Monday, January 31, 2011

meijer gardens tree

I took myself on a little field trip today to fredrik meijer gardens. As I was wandering around, I saw this tree and it's beautiful colors surprised me. The winter garden can be delightful.

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Friday, January 28, 2011

rhododendron2

Another rhododendron in our front yard.

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

fern

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul."
Psalm 143:8

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Monday, January 24, 2011

japanese anemone 2

Monday Monday photo.

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Friday, January 21, 2011

japanese anemone

This is why we don't cut down what's left of some of the flowers in the fall. They can still be interesting and show beauty in the winter.

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

rhododendron

Yesterday morning there was ice on the plants in my yard because we had some freezing rain over night. I was excited to go out and take some interesting photos. Although you can't see much ice on this rhododendron, it's great to see some green.
Grace and Peace,
Jane

Monday, January 17, 2011

monday photo



Grace and Peace,
Jane

Saturday, January 15, 2011

snowy

It's only January 15...spring seems so far away.

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

succulents in the snow

This is my poor chicken with succulents (hens and chicks) by my backdoor. Last year they wintered really well outside. In the spring, I just cut off the chicks and re-potted them. They multiplied nicely in spite of my neglect.
Grace and Peace,
Jane

Monday, January 10, 2011

winter plant

This is a plant along the side of our driveway. I didn't venture too far because it was freezing, but I always find something interesting...at least to me. I love how these pods are open on the top in such a simple fancy way...like eyelashes.... and you can see the seeds inside.

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Thursday, January 6, 2011

cactus


I took this picture of one of my cute prickly cacti yesterday. It has a lot of debris in the cracks that I can't pick out because it's too painful. Hey, that could be a good analogy for some things in my life!

Grace and Peace,
Jane

Monday, January 3, 2011

ivy on my garage

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."
2 Corinthians 4:7

Grace and Peace,
Jane