Orange Harvest Iris

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We have quite a few different irises in our yard.  We've had this beautiful iris, Orange Harvest, in our yard for several years.  We always look forward to the return of these blossoms in the Spring.

Tinos Lily

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April showers might bring May flowers, but June flowers are pretty neat as well.  These yellow beauties are Tinos lilies.  They brighten  up a flowerbed around the lamppost in our front yard.

Double Delight Rose

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We have 57 different hybrid tea and grandiflora roses in our yard, and there is something we like about each and every one of them.  But if I had to pick one all-time favorite rose (I'm glad I really don't have to do that) I would pick Double Delight.  It's a delight both for its beautiful color and delightful fragrance.

This picture was taken last week.

Perfect Moment Rose

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One of the nicest things about Spring around our house is that the roses start blooming.  Some of the roses are very fragrant, while others have vibrant colors.  Perfect Moment is one of the latter, with colors that are hard to miss.

A Stormy Afternoon at the Beach

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Betsy and I arrived in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, earlier this month on a stormy afternoon.  The beach and the pier were deserted, but it was a perfect time to observe the awesome power of the sky and sea.

Our First Rose of the Season

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We think that Winter may be over here on the Plateau.  Our roses are beginning to bloom.  Our first rose to bloom this year, on May 18, was Rio Samba.  Hopefully it is a beautiful preview of more to come.

Ocean Isle Beach

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One nice thing about going to the beach in early May is that we often have the beach too ourselves.  The water may still be too cold for swimming, but the quiet peaceful scene more than makes up for that.