Gardens at Waters East: May 2015

Monday, May 25, 2015

StoneWater Beach 4th. Walk

The shore that runs along the property of Gardens at Waters East is known as StoneWater Beach. Obviously that means – lots of stones, from small rocks to large boulders rest at the water’s edge. Forms and textures of every kind make up the limestone, granite, fossils of various sizes. A great place on a Great Lake to walk and past the day.

This posting is a very short “sample” of all the photos taken while walking the beach over the years. Nice to have the lake so close. Nice to be able to enjoy it so often.

Come along on a walk with me.

Enjoy

NOTE: Since this Blog is meant to be an accurate journal of the gardens;

no photos are “staged”, “arranged”, or ”photo-shopped” in anyway.

What is posted – is what it here. It is what it is.

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Sunday, May 24, 2015

"Weeds" of Guatemala

On a recent trip to Guatemala I snapped photos here and there while out walking paths in undeveloped areas just outside Guatemala City. Here are some of those photos. These would be considered “weeds” to the local residents.

In some cases I have bought plants like these for the Gardens at waters East here in Wisconsin at local nurseries – in Guatemala they grow wild anywhere and everywhere. A few zones to the South can make a difference in what is thought of as a “weed”.

a "close-up" of the above

Your comments are always welcome.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Want a "Quickie" ? Today 5.21.15

“Quickies”

(All “Quickies” are photos taken and posted the same day)

These photos were taken in a walk around the Gardens at Waters East. - - 5.21.15. This was another beautiful day here in the gardens – warm and sunny 78F. That is warm for this time of year so close to Lake Michigan. Here are eight photos from this afternoon.

Enjoy

NOTE: Since this Blog is meant to be an accurate journal of the gardens;

no photos are “staged”, “arranged”, or ”photo-shopped” in anyway.

What is posted – is what it here. It is what it is.

If you wish to email a message or share photos of your garden

please do that through this Blog site or with an email to:

www.gardensatwaterseast@Yahoo.com

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Seasonal Contrast in the Garden #16

Seasonal Contrast in the - Gardens at Waters East

Mid - June

Postings in this ongoing series will show the same garden “area” and “objects” at two or more different times / seasons of the year. The contrast will offer the viewer an appreciation of the beauty found in the same spot but in different months. Some of the photos have never been seen before, others were collected from earlier postings in order to provide the needed contrast. Each season has its own “feeling”, has its own beauty. Here are views of the Formal Garden throughout the year.

Enjoy

April

June - with chives in full bloom

September - colors

Foggy day in June

another foggy day

July

Steps & Path to the Formal Garden

January

February

February - five years ago

Reference Note: If you check out the archives for this Blog, you will find a number of “contrast” postings in this series. All help in understanding the gardens throughout the year.

NOTE: All photos use in this posting were taken on the property of Gardens at Waters East.

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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Want a "Quickie"? Todau 5.17.15

“Quickies”

(All “Quickies” are photos taken and posted the same day)

These photos were taken in a walk around the Gardens at Waters East. - - 5.17.15. As you can see, it is a very foggy day. There are a couple of close-ups, notice the dew that has formed on some of the blossoms due to the fog. Even on days like today, there is beauty and reflection in the gardens.

Enjoy