Tahitian Sunset Rose

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We think this rose with its orange-yellow blend of color is beautiful. I've never been to Tahiti, but I imagine that sunsets on that island were the inspiration for the name of this rose -- Tahitian Sunset.

Flowering Sempervivum

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We have quite a few sempervivum (hens and chicks) about our yard. They are easy to care for, and as succulents, they have plump, colorful leaves even in winter. Sempervivum (the word means 'live forever') live for many years and, before they die, many send a flower stalk. It's a beautiful way to go.

The Parthenon

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Nashville's Centennial Park contains a full-sized replica of the Parthenon. I really like the beautiful reliefs in the pediment above the columns.

Touching Lily

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The lilies in the front flower bed have been putting on quite a display all season long. Touching has large, beautiful blossoms and a delightful fragrance.

Triple Falls

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This photo, from my archives, is of Triple Falls in Dupont State Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Triple Falls is only one of several interesting falls in the forest.

Centennial Park, Nashville

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Centennial Park in Nashville was the site of our second date on April 7, 2001. So when Betsy and I went to Nashville in June to celebrate our anniversary, we just had to check out the park. The gardens had summer blossoms instead of spring flowers, but they were still beautiful.

Summer Nights Rose

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We only have one new rose in our yard this year, Summer Nights. I'm not sure how this rose got its name; it seems too bright and colorful to have anything to do with night. But we're glad to welcome this showy rose into our yard.