Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Nothing Makes Me Happier Than...

My garden in the wee hours of the morning.
The earlier the better.


The traffic is quiet -

the temps are cool -


the girls are busy looking for bugs - but placid -


The bees have already had their breakfast - and are out gathering lunch -


The day is fresh - with no mistakes -



Although I've been known to sleep in a time or two -

I can't bare the thought of missing these quiet morning moments.


You can smell it in the garden - summer is ending -


Get up extra early tomorrow and get outside as soon as it's light.


A peaceful, magical world awaits you.



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31 comments:

  1. DebAugust 23, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I could taste that tomato. Lovely post and gorgeous garden.

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  2. DebAugust 23, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Lovely idea, I wish I could make myself do it! Fall is definitely in the air up here.

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  3. MichaeleAugust 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I love the morning light for photography even better than sunset. Great shots!

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  4. Callie BradyAugust 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    A magical time for certain. Beautiful serene garden you have. It is cooling here too... the Madrone leaves are falling. Enjoy your lovely garden time. Thanks for the photos!

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  5. NanaDianaAugust 23, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    One of my favorite times of day..followed quickly by sunset! I love your gardens and really think your scaregirl is great! Tomorrow, when you are out enjoying the beauty of your surroundings I will be working within the confines of hospital walls...so take an extra deep breath of fresh air for me! xo Diana

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  6. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    So lovely in your garden, and your tomato! Love the scare girl and flowers. Ok that's it...I wannah come to your house in the morning! LOL!

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  7. EmilyAugust 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What pretty photos Jayme. I have a question for you. How do you have hydrangeas still blooming? Mine quit a month or more ago. Do you deadhead the spent ones and this is what came back? This is my first year with them and I've never grown them before. Your chickies look so pretty. I love all of their colors. We lost another one today. It got up to 103 here today and she couldn't take it. WAAA! :'(

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  8. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Thanks for the reminder, I get up real early but head to the computer...not tomorrow! I do miss the lovely early morning garden....

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  9. debbie @ happy little cottageAugust 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What a wonderful way to wake up in the morning! And enjoy every tomato!!

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  10. HossBossAugust 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful garden, Jayme! I just love Zinnias ...every size and color. They're just such HAPPY flowers!

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  11. cherylAugust 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    That tomato looks like my BEE-hind! I had such a nice time with you this morning. We must certainly do this more often!!!

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  12. On The Road AgainAugust 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I love fall, but it is sad that summer went so quickly. So many plans I didn't get completed. Love your pictures, love your post.

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  13. karenAugust 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I agree completely. I love to just watch everything slowly come to life! The sun smiles, the trees stretch and a new day begins.

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  14. CindyAugust 23, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Your garden is lovely! I am not a morning person, but you're right, the garden is best in the morning. And also the evening, when I usually enjoy it:)

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  15. SZMAugust 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Sigh....I am getting up early tomorrow!!

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  16. JoyAugust 23, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Coopy,

    Your garden is gawjus!

    xxoo,

    Joy

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  17. Naturally CarolAugust 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Jayme..I have really enjoyed looking at your garden this morning! I love early mornings too..especially in summer. We are just at the end of winter here and I am really looking forward to those beautiful early mornings in this part of the world. That tomato is the best..the colour and ripeness are almost tangible to me.

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  18. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I just love posts like this. It is cooling off here is MA. I love summer, but I also love the transition between the season. Your chickens are looking good too, glad you have recovered from the auction.

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  19. MandyAugust 23, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    you quoted anne! now you're my friend for life;)

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  20. Flat Creek FarmAugust 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Lovely! I so need to take your advice on this. I've been such a slug in the mornings the past few weeks. I will try to do better =) Good golly, your gardens are bee-you-ti-ful!! -Tammy

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  21. Janie FoxAugust 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I love early mornings on the porch with my coffee and my bible. We need rain right now so the plants aren't looking as good with a hose as they do with nature's but, I still love the birds, the quiet and the cool.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Here in Tasmania Spring is in the air! We had an amazingly mild day today, and it was glorious to be outside in the sunshine. There is blossom on the trees and daffodils are blooming. Your garden is looking beautiful Jayme. I would love to see a map/plan of your garden, so I can see how it is all laid out.
    I expect it is quieter without your 3 boys! But I bet they are having fun!!
    Kathy from Tasmania

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  23. gldAugust 24, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    I agree 100%. The early mornings are the best.

    I wish my poor dry garden looked as good as your though.

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  24. A Gardner's CottageAugust 24, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Love to be out in the garden in the wee morning hours! BUT me thinks your wee hours of the morning are wee'r than mine Ha! Great pics! Have a lovely day

    Nancy

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  25. Just in Case..August 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    It's been a BEAUTIFUL week...you can feel fall in the air. Wait...didn't we just get over winter?!

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  26. WhosyergurlAugust 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Jayme, SUCH beautiful photos! Love the tomato! Thanks for sharing with us. Have you ever read any Rachel Peden? (Local Indiana writer.) She writes of the magic of the early hours.
    xo, Cheryl

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  27. GardenOfDaisiesAugust 24, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Your garden is so beautiful in the morning. Especially that bright patch of zinnias.

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  28. ChristyAugust 24, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Your garden looks beautiful! Our mornings have been so crisp here in VA! I'm really excited for fall to arrive.

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  29. KathyAugust 24, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I do love the wee hours, it seems the older I get my peak energy is in AM. Your garden is lovely thanks for taking us along with you. Your Zinnias are so happy. Kathy

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  30. Mama VossAugust 24, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Your garden is beautiful!

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  31. Jensamom23August 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    You hit the nail on the head when you said, "magical".

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