#meadowmagic

Immerse yourself in a symphony of colors as summer's wildflower meadows dance in the gentle breeze. Each petal a stroke of nature's brush, painting a vibrant masterpiece that whispers of fleeting beauty. Serenity envelops the air as bees hum a soft melody, nature's harmony unfolding before our mesmerized eyes. Let your soul wander among these wild wonders, basking in the magic of summer's vibrant blooms. 🌸🌿🌼

"Love, like the silent whispers of Spring awakening earth's dormant life, lies in the serene patience of a seed turning into a bloom, the unboastful majesty of a sunrise, the undefended trust of a river flowing persistently. It lives in the grandeur of every leaf, every petal, every breath of wind. Witness love's echo in nature - gentle, patient, enduring and always, always hopeful."

"As the frost of winter thaws, spring tenderly unfurls, revealing doors which were once concealed. Like the buds that bloom after a cold snap, always remember, opportunities arise from the unexpected. Let's not just stare at the fallen petals, for the blossoms of tomorrow are on the horizon."

Also since it’s cold and rainy and my heat is on for the first time this fall... a look back at this year’s flowers that I haven’t yet posted on the feed. Garden is still going strong despite light frost & I’m hoping it keeps going a lil longer. I have a new obsession with striped/variegated foliage - started by peppermint zinnias. Also the deep red/black sunflowers rivaled the black tulips in dramatic bloom. My love for wildflowers & the meadow project continues but found myself cutting less of those this year, leaving more for the birds, bees, and other pollinators. #meadowmagic #cutflowers #floweraday #frommygarden #peppermintzinnia #moulinrougesunflower #dahlias #peoniesbouquet #wildflowerbouquet https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VdRKsAwDE/?igshid=gpttpbawtu08

It’s been a stressful week for me but waking up to the meadow coming to life is pure bliss. This weekend between rains I planted ny ironweed, joe pye weed, yellow & purple coneflower, and many more native plugs I ordered online - both because some of them are hard to find and considered “weeds” even though they are hugely beneficial to birds and pollinators. Also plugs are an economical and faster way to populate the meadow with specific species, and got a lil more use of the dibble bar we purchased for tree/shrub planting which was a lot faster than digging holes! I am excited to see between that and our tree/shrub plantings what shows up in our backyard. #meadowmagic isn’t just the flowers it’s the light at dawn as dusk, it’s the buzz of insect and happy birds eating them, it’s the deer, turtle, mink, and heron that have visited it. Swipe for the blue heron who stopped by while I was at a conference yesterday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxheIs-j1Fv/?igshid=1jrquo4dkhjri

Fading meadow, changing trees, coming frost and all hallow’s eve... possibly last bit of blooming #meadowmagic this season but it will be just as beautiful and alive covered in frost and snow. 💗 (at Gardiner, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4w3jXn3M-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nrea747xzq9o

First september bouquet from the garden #meadowmagic (at Gardiner, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOhxAFnXqx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ljxjy8pxumls