Monday, May 9, 2011

Fragrance



There are a few things in my garden that I planted, but almost all the plants were here when I arrived. Yet I couldn't love it any better if it had sprouted from my dreams or by my hard work. As much as the sights, I cherish the scents of my garden. Honeysuckles, simple and sweet, that smell like my childhood just as the school year was ending. Night-blooming jasmine - secret, beautiful, intoxicating. Like falling in love.

6 comments:

  1. Honeysuckles, yes indeed - simple & sweet! In grammar school, a boy taught me to pick the flowers, pinch off the end and you can taste the honey. It was sweet to the taste! We stood there, picking flowers & tasting them - it was such a moment that I still remember it! Thanks for the memory jog Barbara!

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  2. Beautiful photography here... Happy to have found you to follow!

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  3. you were absolutely correct. A female crane fly. I'd never heard of them and was certain it was a mutant mosquito. LOL.

    Honeysuckles were my childhood favorite in Hawaii. Rows and rows grew on my walking route from the elementary school to home.

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  4. I can almost smell their beautiful scent through the screen. Gorgeous shots.

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  5. I can spend hours in my garden and the fragrance remains in my mind even after I come away..you caught the aura of your garden through these lovely pics Barbara!

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