Raven Ridge Gardens: August 2012

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Clematis

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Night shot with flash. I love the points on the outside petals.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Bi-Color Pink Cosmos

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I just planted this little sweetheart among the budding chrysanthemums. Had to post a photo to show you how happy she is.

Friday, August 17, 2012

When I took this photo while out on a walk several weeks ago, I was sure it was a variety of hibiscus but I have not been able to find one like it in any of my searches.

The petals, as one can see, are quite reticulated. If it is hibiscus, I'm pretty sure it's a hardy perennial type, not the tropical variety.

If anyone knows what this is, I would love for you to let me know in the comments.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Morning Dew on Rye Grass

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Thursday, August 09, 2012

Trinidad Pier

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Fishing boats at Trinidad Pier

The pier was under construction for many months. I have night photos of huge boom cranes at work.

Now it's finished and I'm betting the fisher folk are mighty pleased.

So, ya got anything to eat?

The gulls have already anointed it with their special offerings.

Well, do ya?

As only gulls can.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Double Japanese Anemone and the Waning of Summer

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Double Japanese anemone

When the Japanese anemones open I know that our foggy summer is more than halfway over; that the sunny skies of autumn will be here soon.

This is the season I look forward to the most: The colors, the flavors, the woodsy-composty-smokey outdoor scents, the red-gold sun with its long shadows, the just perceptible nip to the evening air, the rise of winged ants, the frantic feeding of swallows as they prepare for their long flight to a warmer winter, the promise of holidays with family and a new grand-baby.

We tuck in. Summer is way too short here; our winters way too long.

I still love it.