Tag Archives: flower

Gift #763: Waiting (impatiently) for spring

Posted on January 18, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

About this time of year I start to go insane.  It starts as a tiny murmur, a slight unsettled feeling.  That was a week or so ago.  By this time it’s an all-consuming craziness – for spring.  And realizing that … Continue reading →

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Gift #613: Ranunculus

Posted on April 25, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

When one is in need of cheer and happy thoughts, I find flowers to be the best sort of medicine.  So today I’m taking a double and triple dose. The flowers are ranunculus plants found at the grocery store, of … Continue reading →

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Gift #546: Hyacinths

Posted on January 20, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday was a very big day…a very big day indeed!  I had gone to the store (along with half the city) to stock up on some provisions.  We were expecting more snow, and we got a couple more inches by … Continue reading →

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Gift #468: Oak Leaf Hydrangeas

Posted on October 16, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Oak leaf hydrangeas are one of those plants that reach a zenith of glory in the autumn.  As the colors start to deepen, the leaves become show-stoppers in a way more magnificent than the flowers were in spring.  In fact, … Continue reading →

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Gift #426: Hummingbird Moth

Posted on August 26, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

This afternoon there was a sighting of my favorite insect – the hummingbird moth!  It’s the first one I’ve seen this season.  She (or he) was flitting about the flowers on the deck feeding on summer-ripened nectar.  They are amazing … Continue reading →

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Gift #408: Late summer wildflowers

Posted on August 6, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

While on my hike Saturday,  I was privileged to see stands and stands of wildflowers in bloom. along with the exposed seed pods of plants whose flowers had already faded away.  I happen to think the seed pods are every … Continue reading →

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Gift #397: Shade Garden

Posted on July 22, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Happy Sunday everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  It’s been very hot here in Indy (as it usually is in July) and I’ve been enjoying the shade garden.  There’s a birdbath that came from the Farmhouse and … Continue reading →

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Gift #383: summer bee

Posted on July 8, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

On the walks through Eagle Creek Park on Friday, there was a stand of trillium blooming on the side of the path.  They were lovely and we stopped for pictures.  Then a little bee came to one of the blossoms … Continue reading →

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Gift #372: Hydrangeas

Posted on June 25, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Hydrangeas have been spectacular this year.  These are some of my favorite flowers because I love the soft muted colors they acquire as the blooms age.  Plus, they’re fascinating because you can change the color of the blooms by the … Continue reading →

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Gift #371: Flower and Herb Market and Cafe

Posted on June 24, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday my mom and I went to Nashville, IN – a favorite place of ours which we hadn’t visited in over 6 months!  On the way there, we stopped  at Bean Blossom to eat lunch and browse the gardens at … Continue reading →

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