Historic Fort Wayne Photo Shoot

Our summer photography class

Peony Garden

Peony Garden seen from across the lake

Monet Garden at the Overland Park Arboretum

 I have never been to Monet's garden in Giverny, France ( oh, I wish I had gone when I was in France) but the Master Gardeners at the Overland Park Arboretum did a complete study of the garden...the flowers, Monet's color choices and so on. This garden is so beautiful and if you go early before others people come it is heaven! In June the iris and peony were still in bloom but past their prime, however, the poppies were gorgeous (one of my favorite flowers). Roses were at their peak.The garden in general was healthy and well kept. Also in profusion were the clematis. Benches everywhere with a spectacular and restful view.

Bad Dog

 Saki and Ginger took advantage of an open door and took off running. Ginger came back on her own but Saki led everyone on a merry chase for over an hour. Finally, trapped in the neighbors back yard she was brought home by Josh, a family friend.

 Punishment ... a bath and 

a lecture from Dad.

June Flowers

 Entrance, under construction

 A rose, the perfect flower. Wish that you could smell this one.

 Back side of the rose garden and hummingbird haven

 Allium, past it's prime but beautiful none the less. Rain drops from the storm the night before

Don't know what this is but it is beautiful!

Home Again

Alluim

I'm home again in Michigan after a great trip to Kansas to see my son and his family. I had such a great time and it sure seems quiet around my house. We had great weather ...not too hot and I went to the arboretum 3 times. Took 554 photos. You will be seeing them all summer. ;-)
Got unpacked and just rested most of the day. I have a photo shoot with my summer photography class at Historic Fort Wayne. I missed the trip there last winter due to the fact that I am a chicken with the cold weather so I am really looking forward to this shoot.
Have to fill in a few spots in my garden. Right now it is a mess out there. Seeds from 2 trees are everywhere. The most dreaded job of the year...cleaning the garage. Ugh! Will wait until the seeds are done falling.
Severe weather predicted for tonight.