purple flowers that remind me of grapes

"Prayer" by Mary Oliver

It doesn't have to be

the blue iris, it could be

weeds in a vacant lot, or a few

small stones; just

pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try

to make them elaborate, this isn't

a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which

another voice may speak.

Grace and Peace,

Jane

watermelon sprout

Last week's adventure of teaching a photography elective at the arts and rec camp at my church was so much fun!  I was blown away by the images the kids took.  Today I am back to my garden and my own backyard perspectives.

Grace and Peace,

Jane

trees

Today is the first day of a week long arts and rec camp at my church.  I am going to be teaching a photography elective to 9 children.  This photo was taken in the woods behind my church where I hope many photos will be taken by some great kids.

Grace and Peace,

Jane

peony

I think I've said it before, but it deserves repeating:
"Stop and smell the peonies!"

Grace and Peace,
Jane

radish

We grow radishes because they are so satisfying.  They grow so quickly and the almost instant gratification of having something to harvest makes us giddy.

Grace and Peace,

Jane

ps. does anyone want some radishes?

peony

I observed this interaction between the ants and the peonies last evening. When I googled it, it appears that the ants like the nectar but the ants aren't necessary for the peonies to bloom.  They are just enjoying themselves. 

Grace and Peace,

Jane