Spring is here on Cape Cod

Tucked behind St. Mary's Church in Barnstable, Massachusetts is a Secret Garden surely to inspire.

 There my friend Joyce and I found hundreds of Daffodils speckled throughout the gardens.

A lovely song, Garden in the Rain.

 There were arbors,

  a brook

 and delightful paths that lead to

even more magic.

We passed through garden gates,

 It seemed that the garden would never end.

 I loved the way these are intertwined.

Daffodils are the happiest flowers!

 God's creations are so charming.

Daffodils are one of my favorite flowers to paint.

 Whispers of the Lord's presence were everywhere.

 Such a gorgeous sanctuary in the middle of a beautiful garden.

This year I am enjoying a wonderful Spring.  First I got to see North Carolina's Spring.  Now Massachusetts is beginning to bloom.

All this beautiful Spring weather, get's me in the mood for a picnic.

Gardens, Farmer's Market and Memorizing the magic

I can't help myself, I have been memorizing so many gardens here, and I brought Ned along to share the beautiful flowers.

The roses are in full bloom at Reynolda Gardens.  I missed the Spring blossoms, but I was able to see the rose gardens.

There is so much history surrounding Reynolda Gardens.  I plan on visiting Reynolda House this week.  It's on the same property as the gardens shown here.

It was a beautiful weekend.  How about you, did you have a lovely time?

We were peeking over picket fences on Saturday and memorizing what we found.

Not too long ago, this was the picture outside our back door in North Carolina.

Now it is summer here and the birds can't stop singing.

I went to my first Farmer's Market the other day.

 The strawberries were magnificent.   I returned home with some delicious things for breakfast.

Speaking of breakfast, I think that I'll stop and have some now.  I hope that you have a beautiful day.

I Found a Secret Garden

 I found a secret garden yesterday.  It's called Reynolda House Museum and Gardens, here in Winston Salem, NC.  It's only ten minutes away.  My favorite children's book is The Secret Garden, and here is beautiful song from the movie.

Knowing that we were moving tomorrow, I thought a nice walk would help me to regain clarity, until the chaos of a move began.  Yesterday I treated myself to a walk through Reynolda Gardens.

I love seeing berries in Winter, it's like seeing a promise of what is to follow in Spring.

 As I walked through the gardens in winter, I realized that come Spring I will feel just like Mary Lenox felt when she walked through her own secret Garden.

 Reynolda House is a museum filled with artwork and the history of R.J. Reynolds home.

When I was around eight years old, my father gave me the book The Secret Garden.  This book has meant the world to me and it's symbolism has surely been part of so many chapters of my life.

Although everything was dead in winter in the garden I found yesterday, it was a reminder that a new garden will bloom in Spring.  I miss my secret garden back home filled with family and friends.  I will see them soon, and the promise of a new secret garden will bloom in this chapter of my life as well.

 I can't wait until Spring to see this gorgeous garden in bloom.

It's winter and the cardinals are overseeing the garden, but soon the bluebirds will be singing when Spring arrives.

I am moving tomorrow and our Internet won't be installed until next Tuesday.  So, have a wonderful weekend.