The pomegranate tree pictured above is growing just north of Wilmington, NC at the Poplar Grove plantation. The ripening of the pomegranate is a mark of the season changing. The greek goddess Demeter had a daughter Persephone who was kidnapped by Hades king of the underworld. Demeter was the goddess of growth and death of [...]
One of the most fascinating things to see at the North Carolina Aquarium Fort Fisher is , Luna, the albino alligator. She’s quite docile and charming. Her pond is most comfortable with mist rising on the hour and temperatures just right. To achieve an albino, the parents must both have the recessive gene. The nest [...]
What is a side front porch? On this beautiful Southern home, you can see it on the left of picture and is a focal point of the home. Look more closely and there is an attractive and comfortable sitting area. It’s called a side front porch because there is no access from the main entry [...]
When framed correctly like the photo above, a red door can become a formal focal point. Add to that this flower hedge border on the sidewalk and you’ve got a winning entry combination. The two topiary planters are just icing on the cake don’t you think? It just gets better with the black wrought iron [...]
This only took a few seeds to create the whole affect. Meandering across and up the front porch support pillars just comes as second nature to this vine. Sweet dainty flowers and leaves makes you wonder how it could become such a massive thing of strength. Meet the Cypress Vine that only takes a little [...]
On my tour of Wilmington, NC today was this magnificent Victorian home with a wisteria covered front porch. The little bit of red in the geranium is a stroke of genius in my opinion. And who would not love to sit on such a porch swing? You can not imagine the neighborhood view from this [...]
The setting sun painted an appropriate backdrop tonight over the Cape Fear river in Wilmington, North Carolina. The patriotic clap of glory sung true over the souls of those who served on the USS North Carolina of WW2 and shook hands with the currently serving men and vessel of the cutter Diligence. It was a [...]
Oh gosh! some photos come out and you gasp at the loveliness. Isn’t my cottage grand! Wait…you were probably looking at the autumn color right? Copper Top Cottage last autumn sits under the amber, reds, and golden tones of the tree canopy. I have this to look forward to in just a few short weeks. [...]
You bloggers who live around these necks of the woods are invited to a get together. We’re going to have a bbq and meet some bloggers like Daffodill Planter and Carolyn Choi. So put on your thinking caps and tell me when you want to do it. I’ve got a big house and can accomodate [...]
Gloria Jean bakes goodies for our Clemmons Farmer’s Market. Above you see her table full of delicious calories. I’m going to take a pound cake home with me next Monday evening. We are at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on Peace Haven Road. Gloria is there on Monday evenings from 4pm to 7pm. We also [...]
Look at my flower delivery from Sunflowerguy.com. Service, quality, and prompt delivery of both my arrangements was above the industry standard. I highly recommend this company. I ordered an overnight delivery and the sunflower bouquet looks like it was made the same day. The overnight flower delivery arrived by FedEx in the most beautiful boxes. [...]
