Dramatic Skies to Delicate pink flowers
Around 5 PM, I had just taken my delicious pineapple teriyaki chicken thighs out of the oven when everything suddenly got really dark. A big cloud had moved in front of the sun, throwing everything into shadow.
I decided to step outside to check it out...
The skies in every direction were putting on an awesome show. We don’t usually get clouds like this, so neighbors were snapping photos just like I was.
I just noticed that when we use our phones, we don't actually "snap" photos like we used to.
Oh well...
That distinct straight line grabbed my attention.
The clouds were zipping across the sky.
I strolled up the street, which has a bit of a slope, and snapped this picture. It wasn’t raining or storming—just some cool, moody clouds passing by.
This morning -
What a gorgeous sunny morning! I decided to sit in the sun and enjoy the nice warm sun on my face.
This cute little bush is called Manzanita, and it’s a native plant. We got it from a nursery that only sells native plants that are drought-resistant. It takes a couple of years for the roots to get established before they actually start to flower and grow. This year, we finally have these lovely, delicate blossoms, and we’re excited about it. We’ve got three of them on our hill!
The bees and the hummingbirds are enjoying the newest flowers in their domain.
The plants are bursting forth in vibrant hues - Everything is truly coming alive...
You would think Spring is around the corner...🌸
On Thursday, I plan to grab my hoe and tackle the Vinca! It’s that time of year when they grow rapidly and start to spread. I thought about doing it today, but it’s been a little while, and my hoeing muscles aren't quite ready for such a workout – I’ll definitely feel it afterward! Plus, I have my Bible study to lead. It has to be done before the rains come back.
Here's the complete photo of the yard where I cropped the above photos from.
It looks like we have a warm week coming up—almost 80 degrees by Friday! Rain possible for the weekend which is totally fine because we all know how much we love that priceless, wet gold!
Have a blessed day!
Debby
Oh my goodness, that cloud with the straight bottom, very interesting. Did you get any rain out of that?
ReplyDeleteNot one drop of rain!
DeleteYour photos of those unique clouds are absolutely breathtaking, Debby. Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThose clouds were definitely different.
Deleteawesome clouds, this all looks just like our part of Florida... same flowers and same sky, bright sun and dark clouds and I love watching them come and leave. your yard is wonderful. the sun is so bright that we can tell when its going to rain because the cloud shuts down the sun and the house gets dark.. we finally got 2 inches of rain Sunday and Monday, in a 24 hour period
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some rain! ☔️
DeleteIf your ground is well-watered the vinca should pull up easily, then you can tackle the roots with the hoe.
ReplyDeleteYeah that’s what I figured.
DeleteClouds can be amazingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the sky shots and the flowers.
They are pretty.
DeleteWhen I was a kid, I would lay on the grass and try to find different objects in the clouds. It sure did pass the time away on those partly cloudy days. Today it was totally cloudy here. No sun. just a gray day. Janice
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty dramatic skies. Beautiful. Love clouds like that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! The way you described the dramatic skies and the delicate pink flowers paints such a vivid picture. I love how nature can surprise us with its beauty, whether it’s moody clouds or vibrant blossoms. It's great to see you enjoying the little moments, like sitting in the sun and watching the bees and hummingbirds. Your Manzanita bush sounds like a wonderful addition to your garden, and I’m sure it’ll only get more stunning as time goes on! Thanks for sharing this lovely experience.
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Those clouds were just gorgeous. So were the Manzanita's which I don't think I've ever seen before. I do think spring is right around the corner.
ReplyDeleteNative to California. They get big and have a beautiful red bark.
DeleteI love the Manzanita, it is beautiful and adorable! And that sky! An amazing straight line of clouds at the bottom! This must be something so rare!!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn’t happen that often for sure
DeleteAmazing cloud formation. Great photos opportunity for you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
We don’t see clouds like that very much.
DeleteWow, those clouds looked very strange, almost ominous, but you didn't get any storm from them? Wow! Great photos! And your little pink flowers are so pretty, like little bells hanging there. So delicate and pretty. Your hill full of flowers, etc. is very pretty. Like you, I just don't have the muscles anymore for pulling weeds and doing much gardening, so I have plant things that don't take a lot of care. I have to depend on God to make them grow! Yes, spring is on its way here too. We had some good rain Monday and Tuesday, and now it is warming up and looks like sping may actually come and stay a little while before giving way to summer. (I hope!)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your lovely post!!
Not a drop of rain.
DeletePulling weeds are hard. I use a shovel to loosen the soil around the vinca - then I sit down and pull the rest. I’ll never eradicate the plant but I can usually get it under some control.
I don’t kneel because of bad knees!
You got some striking clouds that day. The pictures are fantastic! Those little pink buds are sweet too. Love that plant, and have never heard of it. The rain, as you put it, priceless wet gold, made me laugh. Oh, and by the way, I love your font today. It whimsical and fun. Enjoy your rain this weekend, Debby. Not sure what's in the forecast up here. Will have to check that out right now.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
It’s a manzanita- is native to our state. When mature it is big and has a beautiful red bark. It will take a few more years before our manzanitas are as beautiful as the ones I see in the foothills.
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