Something White From My Garden

The fragrant Jasmine in the night...

the beauty of Hibiscus in the morning light.... 

the hanging plaque that commands the gardener to rejoice with her blooms in sight...

they all blur when the gardener saw a promise of life --

in the birdhouse something glowed in white!

Inserted Note: Many have asked about the green fruit in the collage. It's called sugar apple (Atis). More info here.

Simply Hibiscus!

Nothing beats the simplicity and beauty of these hibiscus flowers. I had a blast taking photos of them in one spot while I took my children to the pool for their swimming session. The little birdie made it even more a fascinating activity.

The kiss of sun for pardon,

The song of the birds for mirth,

One is nearer God's heart in a garden

than anywhere else on earth.

Dorothy Frances Gurney

Passiflora: The New Star in My Garden

I was so thrilled when my husband bought me this new addition to my collection. I fell in love with passiflora the first time I saw it in a park, and I never thought I would have one in my own garden.

There's a small dead tree by the fence near my vegetable garden, so I let my new vine crawl on it.I believe it will not be long when it covers the whole tree and provides shade for the gardener.

I cultivate my garden, and my garden cultivates me. 

Robert Brault