Saturday morning I decided to visit the butterflies at the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory in South Deerfield, MA. I arrived as the doors opened for the day so I had some almost solo time with the butterflies before many more people decided to visit.
I always enjoy visiting the beautiful butterflies.
Tiny blue flowers caught my eye as I walked through a garden early this morning.
The flowers wear the name borage (or starflower). A quick search says it is an "edible herb known for its distinct cucumber-like flavor in both its blue flowers and prickly leaves".
It's the season of black-eyed susans, also known as rudbeckia hirta.
Their sunny yellow petals (sometimes tinged with a bit of reddish brown) create a bright splash of color.
Petunias in a flower box in Portsmouth, NH caught my eye with their bright color.
I love the name of these beautiful flowers. The name? Supertunia® Hoopla™ Vivid Orchid™ Petunia.
Photos from wanders in three gardens in the Philadelphia area last week are available in the gallery 3 gardens :: 2026. The photos jumped into my camera during visits to Jenkins Arboretum, Chanticleer, and Scott Arboretum & Gardens.
Just when I think it's the end of iris season I am surprised by elegant Japanese iris blooms.
The petals of this beautiful flower almost appear to be painted.
This morning felt like a good time for a walk on the beach.
While the beach at the Parker River National Wildlife refuge remains closed for the piping plover nesting season I was able to walk on Plum Island north of the refuge. As always, it was beautiful!
