Day 102 - April 12, 2010

A couple of days ago, I was faced with a daunting decision - buy a bunch of freshly picked basil, or buy a potted basil plant. Those who know me know that I can't keep any plant alive, no matter how "unkillable" it may be. I knew that I wouldn't ever finish the giant bunch of basil before it went bad, so I made the choice to buy a potted basil plant. Well, so far, I've had it for four days, and it's still going strong! If I can keep this plant alive, hopefully it will open the door to more potted herbs - because that would just be so much better for cooking than the dried stuff! I can just picture being able to use fresh rosemary, thyme, chives, sage, basil and parsley - yummy! So hope and pray that this little basil plant makes it! I'm sure gonna try!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 100 - April 10, 2010

So it's been 100 days of continuous blogging and photographing! I am pleased with myself that I've stuck with it so long! What better than to celebrate 100 days than with a picture of one of my favorite subjects? Flowers! These little bushes are miniature rhododendrons that we have in our front yard. They are, and have been, hanging in there since we planted them a couple of years back. They've not grown much, if at all, since we bought them, but they always bloom every year, even when I think all hope is lost! Two little fighters they are!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 97 - April 7, 2010

I warned you all yesterday that this was gonna get very horticultural very quickly! Granted, I did say flowers, but I like photographing plants too - especially up close where you can see the detail and the beauty on something as ordinary as a leaf. This plant is actually right outside my house. I have no idea what it is, but eventually it blooms these beautiful white flowers, like the one in my blog header. Any botanists out there, feel free to educate me on the plants and flowers I photograph! I sure would love to know what I'm looking at!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina