Sunday, December 30, 2007

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Favorite Christmas Ornaments


Favorite Christmas Ornaments
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Nate, Alison, and Clint --Christmas 1979

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Favorite Christmas Ornaments


Favorite Christmas Ornaments
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Inherited family treasures ....

Favorite Christmas Ornaments


Favorite Christmas Ornaments
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
.. created originally by Gary for his Grandma Ree

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Out of town guests


Out of town guests
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Day after Thanksgiving

Monday, November 19, 2007

Roses for Thanksgiving


Roses for Thanksgiving
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

This year our roses lasted unusually late into the fall season. We're keeping them in a cool place hoping they last until Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

Friday, November 16, 2007

Fall Wreathe


Fall Wreathe
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Feathers and Bow

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Fall Leaves Fall


Fall Leaves Fall
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

This was the scene as we drove out this morning.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Colors of Autumn


Colors of Autumn
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
A walk around the yard reveals some lingering garden delights. Here yellow mums languish among fallen leaves.

Colors of Autumn


Colors of Autumn
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
The cotoneaster in fall colors and with berries

Colors of Autumn


Colors of Autumn
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Viburnum's autumn leaves are as attractive as its fragrant spring blossoms

Colors of Autumn


Colors of Autumn
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Creeping Jenny keeps its spring green well into autumn and even longer

Colors of Autumn


Colors of Autumn
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

The leaves of the soursop brighten the autumn landscape

Colors of Autumn


Colors of Autumn
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
"Emerald Green" semper virens

Colors of Autumn


Colors of Autumn
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
"Bold Vanessa" chrysanthemum

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Night-blooming Cereus


Night-blooming Cereus
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

On this night, a couple of years ago, we caught three in bloom at once.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Night-blooming Cereus


Night-blooming Cereus
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
The trick with these is to know which night they are going to bloom and then remember to stay up late enough to see the show. The next morning is tooooo late!

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia)


Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia)
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Our friend, Clyde Cannon, gave us this start from his brugmansia about four years ago. Mary's Gardeners frequently exchange plants from their own gardens with each other and if historically appropriate, bring starts to Mary's Garden.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Charlottesville Omni with Friends


Charlottesville Omni with Friends

An evening out for Mary's Gardeners, organized by Bonnie and Clyde seated at head of table.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Container Garden at The Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michael's, MD


This large patio at The Inn at Perry Cabin (an historic site) is surrounded by a dazzling display of plants and flowers in containers.

Weekend Getaway in St. Michael's


We enjoyed a very relaxing couple of days over on the Eastern Shore with John's brother, Click, and sister-in-law, Sally, from Cleveland, Ohio.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Wild Turkeys


Wild Turkeys
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
For the second morning this week, a big flock of wild turkeys has roamed through our yard and the edge of the woods.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Friday, September 14, 2007

APVA Champagne Reception


APVA Champagne Reception
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Tonight was the Champagne Reception which the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities hosts every year in honor of the volunteers who help keep the Mary Washington house and garden going.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Turtle in the Garden


Turtle in the Garden
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Where has this little guy been all summer and how did he find his way into the little garden right beside the sunporch door?

Saturday, July 14, 2007

194 - Wildlife


194 - Wildlife
Originally uploaded by tamra hays
I found this on Tamra's Flickr this morning and am borrowing it to share with you.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Lemon Pie


Lemon Pie
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

Lemon Pie


Lemon Pie
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
John has been hungry for a pie lately so here it is and the crust was made with real wheat flour so it's all his.

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Fran and Melissa


Fran and Melissa
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Fran joins the group at the 2400

Garden Buddies


Garden Buddies
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Each Thursday, after working in George Washington's mother's garden, (affectionately referred to as "Mary's Garden"), we head straight over to the 2400 Diner for a refreshing glass of iced tea and lunch.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Swallowtail on Monarda


Swallowtail on Monarda
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

Butterflies enjoy monarda (bee balm) as much as the bees do.

Friday, June 29, 2007

Visiting Bonsai Nursery


Visiting Bonsai Nursery
Originally uploaded by snjdavis
Inspecting the many kinds of bonsai on display