I was a bit worried about the flowers out front. We have had a lot of heavy rain lately and early this afternoon (7-1-25), a very loud thunderstorm. At the first opportunity I checked them out and am happy to say that, for the most part, they are hanging in there. There were no perfect petals, many had fallen off and only two of the plants have blooms right now, the Coneflower and the Ditch lily.
I am hoping to plant more of them as time goes on.
In the photo above you can see a hosta in the top right corner. I don't know what color of flower it will produce yet.
"Happiness is to hold a flower in both hands."
~Japanese Proverb~
The above photos are mine. Hopefully with a few sunny days and lots of tender loving care, the others will be blooming soon.
Great minds think alike as the old saying goes. Our son just sent me the rest of today’s photos on his walk, before I had finished my post. I told him I was just about to add my coneflower pictures from the garden.
Whenever he and our daughter-in-law are out on a walk, they will often send photos. We are a photo-loving family and often send what we have taken. Photography is a favorite hobby we all share. If there is anything they know his dad would like, they send those too. Today he was on his own and saw the flowers which he knew I would love, as well as the little lending library, and what came with it. I love the fact that some dear person had put an umbrella over the box. A talented person also painted the word ‘peace’ on its pole. There are several who have added to the story garden, which brings a smile to most. I recognize Alice in Wonderland, the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter. Our son and daughter-in-law have taken their own books to that little library. On our recent tidying up of things and opening of boxes, I found several old children's books I used to read to him when he was little. I have asked him to add them the next time they go that way. They are still in very good shape, almost like new.
I asked him if I could share and he said absolutely. Thank you son!
And thank you for stopping by everyone.
I wish you all a great day!
Your story moved me deeply; those books returning to the world through that little library feels like a quiet kind of magic.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said Roentare. I love how you described returning the books to the world. Thank you! :)
DeleteThis is the cutest, most colorful little library I have ever seen! My favorite here are the purple Coneflowers.
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way Ginny. I thought it was delightful :) The purple coneflowers are hard to compete with :)
DeleteI love those book boxes, Denise. We have some here in Montreal as well but they are not as pretty as the one in your photo. Beautiful flowers, dear friend and the sign in your last photo is deeply touching 💙 ❤️
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Friend :) the next time you come across one, I hope you will share. I would love to see. Yes, it was a lovely sign wasn’t it? I am glad you enjoyed the flowers also-xoxo
DeleteLovely flowers all round, Denise. Yours look nice and rain and do havoc to them, I'm pleased they are ok.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret :) I appreciate that.
DeleteAmid all the gloom it is too easy to forget that there are genuinely nice, normal people in the world. It's also good to see the beauty in flowers in the garden - looking at them brings peace.
ReplyDeleteCouldn’t agree more Janice, thank you!
DeleteHappy July to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! And a Happy July to you also.
DeleteThose little libraries are dotted all around our neighbourhood and seem to be well used. I have even seen the odd teenager checking the contents. Imagine - a fifteen year-old with a real book!
ReplyDeleteIsn’t that wonderful? Thanks for sharing that David :)
DeleteWhat a cute little library that is. What a nice way to share the joy of reading.
ReplyDeletePretty flowers. I have always liked cone flowers.
Yes it is :) I love to see coneflowers, especially when there are all the bees and butterflies enjoying them.
DeleteNice story and I love the flowers. Purple Coneflowers are one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI hope something good happens to you today!
Take care, have a great day!
I really appreciate that. Thank you so much Eileen and how lovely that purple coneflowers are one of your favorites. I love them too :) You take care and have a great day also.
DeleteOur VA yard had coneflowers growing and this post reminded me of them, Denise. The butterflies were quite fond of them as well. We have a number of Little Free Libraries in and around Nashua and several members of the library Friends keep them stocked. The umbrella over the one your son saw was a nice touch to protect the books and you donation will be much appreciated too.
ReplyDeleteI would have enjoyed seeing your Virginia yard my friend. Lovely to see I'm sure :) Yes, the umbrella was a lovely way to keep the box and in turn the books dry :)
DeleteWhat a colorful library box! I like your flowers too.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it though? Glad you enjoyed Linda, my flowers too :)
DeleteDan sends me photos to. he works on Clearwater Beach and loves taking photos of the sky on the way to work and back home, lots of gorgeous sky. He is very artistic and I think photography is part artistic ability. you and your hubby and children have the same gift
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, I have seen the photos that Dan sends you, a son to be proud of for so many things, including taking care of the feral cats in his neighborhood. He's got a good heart and you must be so proud of him too :) Thank you for the sweet compliment, in good company with Dan :)
DeleteHow sweet. I love all of the photos, especially the book box.
ReplyDeleteThat's great Gigi, thank you so much :)
DeleteFlowers are so full of cheer. Thank you for cheering your readers' day too, Denise. Thank your son for us as well. :-) Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome, it is so important to pass on the cheer, the smiles :) Thank you so much Andrea, and I will pass on your thanks to our son too. Love, Denise xoxo
DeleteAnd I'll bet that you look at your flowers many times a day. So the flowers are enjoyed and appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI do, sometimes through the window to make sure all is well out there :) Right now the humidity is keeping me inside. Flowers are always appreciated by our family. One of nature's many smile bringers. They just make me feel good being around them.
DeleteThose photos cheered me, too! That is the cutest little library I have seen. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful Rita, I am happy to do that and our son will be pleased his photos have had that effect also :) It certainly is the cutest little library, I agree!
DeleteHi Denise and thank you for the happy Wednesday Words.
ReplyDeleteWe have one of those little book stands in our neighborhood too
Hugs cecilia
Hi Cecilia, you are very welcome and how lovely! They seem to be very popular, thankfully, a trend that I am delighted to see growing. Sending hugs :)
DeleteThat is a heart-warming post. We need those these days.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn, I am trying to keep it that way with everything going on out there. I want to keep this everyone’s happy place. That’s not to say I am sticking my head in the sand, far from it but even for my own mental wellbeing, coming here and chatting with you all, is my very own sanctuary. I only wish I could give it to more. Thanks for always stopping by with your kind comments :)
DeleteLo que es agua no le falta. Yo tengo que regar mis palntas diariamente. Todos los días llegamos a una temperatura máxima de 42º.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
¡Dios mío, qué calor hace! Por favor, cuídense y manténganse frescos. Les mando mis mejores deseos.
DeleteLovely flowers :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananka, I appreciate that :)
DeletePhotography is a fun hobby to share! Our cone flowers are in abundance this year. Happy day to you!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is, brings us a lot of joy :) I would love to see your coneflowers. Happy day to you too!
DeleteLovely flowers, nice to see all of these photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan, I am very appreciative :) All the best to you too.
DeleteIt's lovely to hear that despite the heavy rain and thunderstorm, your Coneflowers and Ditch Lilies are still brightening things up. Here's hoping for some sunshine to bring out more blooms soon. www.melodyjacob.com
ReplyDeleteHello Melody and thank you so much. It is a sunny day tomorrow :)
DeleteI love that last sign!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is a wonderful sign :)
DeleteI love your ditch lily. It's a lovely color. All your flowers look very healthy to me.
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so. Thank you Carol :)
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