Saturday, November 8, 2008

Afternoon at the Arboretum, Part II






The hydrangeas always turn such delicate shades in the Fall. My father is showing us how the cone-shaped ones came up as a surprise in his own garden. I think I got my love of flowers from my parents.

10 comments:

Cannelle Et Vanille said...

that is so wonderful deb! hydrangeas are my favorite flowers, no doubt!

Camille said...

I couldn't agree more with Aran. Hydrangeas are one of my all-time favorites.

I got my love of gardening from my dad:)

vicki archer said...

i agree about our love of gardening - my father too. what beautiful hydrangeas - such a gorgeous shade of pink.

Unknown said...

My dad had green fingers. I miss hearing him pottering around in the garden in the early morning before sunrise. It is beautiful to see you enjoying this precious moment with your father.

tyler said...

lovely, the minutia that gets handed down. all of your fall shots are so refreshing! big thanks for the link to the brilliant obama posters. the enthusiasm is contagious. a new world indeed!

love your work, will visit your blog often.

Anonymous said...

I love those flowers, but in Canada they were the same color long time ago in september....lovely photos.

My Castle in Spain said...

aren't hortensias the most beautiful flowers ? ok...peonies too and lilac and jasmine but these grow so fast and exist in such magical colours...

lovely walk Deb...

Anonymous said...

love this deb, i love hydrangeas in the fall your right the muted pinks and deep burgundy colors..
I lov ethe photograph of your father waling towards the sunlight!

please sir said...

Oh sounds like a wonderful trip - such inspiration!

lotta said...

What a treasure the Planting Fields Arboretum is. You are lucky to live nearby. Can't imagine a better way to spend time with family.