"The Hummingbird"
Harry Kemp
The sunlight speaks. And it's voice is a bird:
It glitters half-guessed half seen half-heard
Above the flower bed. Over the lawn ...
A flashing dip and it is gone.
And all it lends to the eye is this --
A sunbeam giving the air a kiss."
TODAY'S SEEDS OF WISDOMHarry Kemp
The sunlight speaks. And it's voice is a bird:
It glitters half-guessed half seen half-heard
Above the flower bed. Over the lawn ...
A flashing dip and it is gone.
And all it lends to the eye is this --
A sunbeam giving the air a kiss."
- JUST BLOOMED TODAY
- GARDEN UPDATE
- VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP~THE FULLERTON ARBORETUM, CALIFORNIA
- FAUNA
- GARDEN GIGGLE
- GARDEN GAMES
- FEEDBACK
JUST BLOOMED TODAY
GARDEN UPDATE
Must have hit the 90's F today so I was hiding inside as soon I was done watering. The tomatoes are just going gang busters, with all of them flowering. The lettuce is as tall as I think it will get before it bolts, and the oregano had caught on and flourishing. It is so lovely to use fresh herbs from the garden when I cook...makes all the difference in taste.
I just finished my spinach drying session and have a full container for cooking. 'Bout time to start on my rhubarb, so I can freeze it.
VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP~THE FULLERTON ARBORETUM, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Editor's Note: We are excited to add a new reoccurring feature, aimed at the reader who may be home-bound or unable to make long trips. We will be visiting gardens all over the world and bringing them to your screen! Today's destination: The Fullerton Arboretum, located in Fullerton, Orange County,California.
Must have hit the 90's F today so I was hiding inside as soon I was done watering. The tomatoes are just going gang busters, with all of them flowering. The lettuce is as tall as I think it will get before it bolts, and the oregano had caught on and flourishing. It is so lovely to use fresh herbs from the garden when I cook...makes all the difference in taste.
I just finished my spinach drying session and have a full container for cooking. 'Bout time to start on my rhubarb, so I can freeze it.
VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP~THE FULLERTON ARBORETUM, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Editor's Note: We are excited to add a new reoccurring feature, aimed at the reader who may be home-bound or unable to make long trips. We will be visiting gardens all over the world and bringing them to your screen! Today's destination: The Fullerton Arboretum, located in Fullerton, Orange County,California.
Established in 1979, the Fullerton Arboretum serves the community as a premier resource for ecological, horticultural and historical education. The Fullerton Arboretum is the largest botanical garden in Orange County. Encompassing 26 lush acres, The Fullerton Arboretum has a permanent collection of over 4,000 unique and unusual plant species from around the world. With its ponds, streams and wildlife, the Fullerton Arboretum offers a tranquil retreat from a fast-paced urban life.
They are very proud of their many collections of plants. They offer the chance to see plants you may have never seen before, or offer a new look at the plants that grow right in our own backyards.
They take great care to ensure that their grounds are always well maintained and beautiful for you to enjoy.
There are several collections they maintain on their grounds, which allow you to travel from the island of Madagascar through the rainforests and back to the native redwoods that inhabit Northern California.
The Fullerton Arboretum is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to people of all ages. Their classes offer you a chance to learn about the Arboretum and the world they strive to protect.
Some of the ongoing programs they offer:
Yoga in the Garden
Eat the Yard!
Arts in the Garden
Some of the ongoing programs they offer:
Yoga in the Garden
Eat the Yard!
Arts in the Garden
They also host a Green Scene weekend, with a farmer's market type of vibe, where the public can purchase vegetables,bulbs and plants as well as flowers for their own gardens.
All in all, a thoroughly beautiful place to visit!
GARDEN GIGGLE
A Memorial Day??
Army-vs-Air Force
There is an Air Force guy driving from McChord to Ft Lewis, and an Army guy driving from Ft Lewis to McChord. In the middle of the night with no other cars on the road, they hit each other head on, and both cars go flying off in different directions.
The Air Force guy manages to climb out of his car and surveys the damage. He looks at his twisted car and says,…”Man, I am really lucky to be alive!”
Likewise the Army guy scrambles out of his car and looks at his wreckage. He too says to himself,…“I can’t believe I survived this wreck!”
The Army guy walks over to the Air Force guy and says,“Hey man, I think this is a sign from God that we should put away our petty differences and live as friends instead of archrivals.”
The Air Force guy thinks for a moment and says, “You know, you’re absolutely right. We should be friends.
The Army guy says, "I wonder see what else survived this wreck.”
So the Army guy pops open his trunk and finds a full, unopened bottle of Jack Daniels.
He says to the Air Force guy, “I think this is another sign from God that we should toast to our new found understanding and friendship,” and hands him the bottle.
The Air Force guy replies, “You’re darn right.” and he grabs the bottle and starts sucking down Jack Daniels. After putting away nearly half the bottle the Air Force guy hands it back to the Army guy and says,“Your turn.”
The Army guy twists the cap back on the bottle and says,“Nahhhh, I think I’ll wait for the police and the MP’s to come.” (Sorry, Uncle Paul!)
So the Army guy pops open his trunk and finds a full, unopened bottle of Jack Daniels.
He says to the Air Force guy, “I think this is another sign from God that we should toast to our new found understanding and friendship,” and hands him the bottle.
The Air Force guy replies, “You’re darn right.” and he grabs the bottle and starts sucking down Jack Daniels. After putting away nearly half the bottle the Air Force guy hands it back to the Army guy and says,“Your turn.”
The Army guy twists the cap back on the bottle and says,“Nahhhh, I think I’ll wait for the police and the MP’s to come.” (Sorry, Uncle Paul!)
2 comments:
Coming soon! I got the puzzle!
Loved the Army/Air Force joke!
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