Flowers in Our Yard (Mid August 2020)

August 17, 2020

Posted by Polly Castor on August 17, 2020 in Photography

I’m all about mindfulness, so in these mandated times of remaining close to home, it is easy to turn with gratitude toward our garden. Here are the blooming things we are enjoying in our yard right now.

Tags:Connecticut, Flowers, Summer

About Polly Castor

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

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Mary Jo Beebe 1 month ago
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Your surroundings are just bursting with beauty! Each flower has its story to tell — and does it magnificently.
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  Polly Castor 1 month ago
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  All credit goes to my husband’s cultivation!!
Meg Hanson 1 month ago
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Beautiful!
Carolyn Whyte 1 month ago
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A beautiful array of colour blooming with life I’m sure the bees are buzzing and dazzled..🌼🌸🌺 🐝🐝🐝
Joan Hannan 1 month ago
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Thank you for treating us to those beautiful flowers Polly. They brightened my day. Love your blog.
Ruth Anderson Donovan 1 month ago
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Glorious! Thank you for tending these lovely flowers together, and for posting on your blog, Polly. Happy summering. xo Ruth

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