http://bloomerlovers.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by BLOOMER LOVERS en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:45:20 GMT 2010-01-03T16:45:20Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886982&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace In Birdland we finally got some sun, and they've harvested corn in the west end of the farm. The time change brings on an early evening, but it's been warm and sunny in the afternoons and I spend . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:40:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886982&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-11-05T19:40:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886649&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace When I was at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens last month I was happy to see so many roses in bloom.  Many of the companion plants were no longer in bloom but that didn't subtract from the beauty of . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886649&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Kat W. 2009-11-05T15:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865063&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace It has warmed up some in Birdland, and dried out enough for the harvest to begin. The corn is the color of my dog, Isis, but it's the beans they're cutting now, all day and into the evening, the headlights . . . Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:52:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865063&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-10-22T16:52:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859588&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace I asked God to take away my pain. and God said no, it is not for me to take away but for you to give up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole , and . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:29:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859588&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Susan W. 2009-10-19T07:29:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859571&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace He and I love to walk I the woods and to hold hands as we share our thoughts of the day. we see oh' it's a deer and her baby, As she cleans the baby doe it just lays and enjoys the caress of . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:13:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859571&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Susan W. 2009-10-19T07:13:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875895&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace In Birdland we have one foot in Autumn, the other reluctantly stepping out of Summer. The abundant rain keeps the grass green, and the corn in the fields, but the leaves are turning yellow, filtering . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:24:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875895&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-10-29T16:24:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854702&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace   So much rain in Birdland, I wonder when they will be able to bring in the corn. A late sunrise and over cast skies make for dark mornings and shadowy chicken duties. It's not that I'm wishing . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:13:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854702&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-10-15T13:13:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841956&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Fall is truly a magical time of year ~ when the days grow shorter, the weather turns colder, and the leaves begin to turn ~ that's where the magic begins! Since I'm trying to take better care . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:20:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841956&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-10-08T01:20:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836892&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace After weeks of not venturing around to the backyard to check things out, I finally took a walk yesterday afternoon.  I wanted to see if there were any flowers left in any of the wildflower beds.  . . . Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:40:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836892&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Sandra H. 2009-10-03T11:40:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844521&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace I was hoping to spend my afternoon digging day lilies to transplant along the new path to the barn. The path is only imaginary still, but it's vivid in my mind. My experimental plan to mow only . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:08:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844521&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-10-08T18:08:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836478&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace A few trees in my condo complex.  Fall is here.   Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:34:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836478&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace JoAnn C. 2009-10-03T01:34:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834968&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace It's chilly in Birdland, and gets dark early, and the light comes late in the morning. Almost time to plasticize the coops. The quince is turning golden on the little tree, each heavy fruit weighing . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:38:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834968&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-10-02T03:38:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830697&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace My friend Jackie has an amazing orchid collection, exotic orchids bloom all year long in her Florida garden. This post is part II of  "You gotta love Jackie's Florida . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:43:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830697&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Rose H. 2009-09-29T18:43:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829029&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace I am proud to announce the return of my 'Flowers for Fancy (and everyone)' series. Fancy is an awesome gather friend to so many here. She is so generous to so many with her page views and comments too. . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:32:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829029&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Tim T. 2009-09-28T10:32:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827333&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace We have a creek directly behind our backyard and there are a lot of different trees all along it.  One that I like is the Osage Orange Tree.  I look forward to the fruit that it drops every . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:12:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827333&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Sandra H. 2009-09-26T15:12:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826600&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace We have two black walnuts trees in our backyard.  We've lived here for 35 years and the black walnut trees were here when we moved in.  It's funny how some years the trees are just loaded with . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:14:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826600&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Sandra H. 2009-09-25T21:14:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819567&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace I love to visit my friend Jackie's garden, it's a little tropical paradise. Come see for yourself - it's beautiful! Orchids, cannas you name it, if it is exotic, it blooms in her garden, . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:37:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819567&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Rose H. 2009-09-20T17:37:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816288&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace The Moonlight Garden at the Edison Estate Gardens is pure eye candy - a delight for the senses.   Enjoy the Photo Tour! . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:06:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816288&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Rose H. 2009-09-18T14:06:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813363&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace This is a continuation on my flower and fauna tour of Brookgreen Gardens from September 11th. If you haven't seen the first post, you can visit it here .       . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:43:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813363&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-09-16T11:43:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814093&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace This is a few pictures of flowers we took while in a Hawaii Rainforest.  I hope you like them as much as we do.     Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:40:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814093&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace juley g. 2009-09-16T01:40:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813282&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace While visiting Brookgreen Gardens on September 11th, there were numerous flower displays throughout the vast grounds. This was quite a contrast from my late January visit and was wonderful to view. . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:37:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813282&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-09-15T14:37:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802933&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Our dwarf powderpuff tree looks more like a bush and it is in full bloom right now, a veritable explosion of little red puffballs. I love touching those soft balls. The fluffy, red balls feel . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:39:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802933&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Rose H. 2009-09-08T14:39:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812754&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace The name of this garden is the Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden.  However, I didn't use that as the title because, at least on the day I was there, the only things there were flowers and bees!  . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:19:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812754&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-09-15T04:19:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802186&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace While walking around Broadway at the Beach and having lunch at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville I also took photos of some of the pretty flowers along the way.  I know in some parts of the US the . . . Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:58:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802186&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-09-06T20:58:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801020&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Tropical and exotic hibiscus varieties bloom year round and it is so easy to fall in love with all of them. I have a couple beauties in my garden and while their exotic beauty only lasts one day, they . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:14:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801020&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Rose H. 2009-09-05T14:14:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797922&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace It's kind of ironic that when the Southeast gets hit with a cold front, the Autumn flowers seem to show up in the stores. We're not supposed to stay this cool for very much longer, but for those of you . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:34:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797922&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-09-03T00:34:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770078&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace I will be off of Gather for the next two weeks. If you don't get a reply from me thats why. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:39:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770078&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace F. Jeanette c. 2009-08-11T20:39:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782593&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace School has started, bringing a whole new set of rhythms that reminds us that Fall is on its way. Bedtimes and breakfast are earlier, and we settle into a schedule of making lunches, doing homework, and . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:22:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782593&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-08-21T17:22:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977775196&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace More wildflower photos folks ! All shots were taken in the Taneum Canyon area in Kittitas County, Washington State. With my trusty Olympus C2500L in macro. By me, myself and I. Between August 10th and . . . Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:05:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977775196&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-08-15T21:05:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773590&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace It seems that high summer has arrived fashionably late in Birdland. The hot weather blew in with a little humidity, but hasn’t quite decided whether to stay or go. This morning, I neglected my letter . . . Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:50:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773590&grpId=3659174697257259&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-08-16T17:50:42Z