Getting out into nature always restores me. I think it is altogether too easy for people to forget to go outside and really look around. Most times, people have some kind of agenda, no matter where they are or what they are doing. I like to use my time outside to notice the little things. Yes, I might be walking for exercise, or pulling weeds out of the garden, but does that mean I cannot stop and look at the variety of beauty around me?
I was talking with one of my clients this morning, and remarking on the smoky skies and brilliant sunsets, and it turned out she hadn't seen anything, because she goes outside so rarely. I guess she doesn't look out the window much either. And that is a shame.
Above is a double larkspur, a sport, or natural variation, that showed up in my garden. I am going to collect seeds from this one to see if it breeds true next year. The day-lilies are also pretty spectacular this year
This little guy showed up in my path as I went hiking up El Cerro Tomé last week. I haven't seen a horned lizard in forever.
On the same walk, as we approached the top of the hill, we saw a group of vultures sunning themselves. It was fascinating to watch how they moved and extended their wings in unison, as if they were in a yoga or tai-chi class.Beauty is all around us.
I love it...we have been riding bikes through the bosque everyday, and it has been beautiful. What a huge difference it makes to get outside and enjoy nature. I sleep better and I feel more peaceful. I always loved walking through your Garden in the summers. You are a fantastic gardener and you have a great way of planning it all out, the way it flows makes for a wonderful view in the back yard. I hope your garden yields plenty of veggies and lots of beautiful flowers and especially some berries because we are low on Jam...
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