Oleander, lavender and a WIP . . .

Behind the garage this is what grows on one tree.

It is almost obscured

by the over hanging branch

of the huge oak tree above it.

This yard is on a slope!

This is the tallest part of the tree.

This is a close up of the blossom.

It has dark around the outside and

light pink in the rest of the blossom.

That is the ratty old fence in the yard,

their yard.

Whenever we are gone those people

just come over and

work on that tired old fence.

They used a piece of wall

paneling the last time.

It is a beautiful shade of yellow and definitely

an eye sore.

So the flowers are a wonderful

diversion.

Part of the fence has just

fallen down into our yard.

I hate to tell them this but it

is going to have to be replaced

and none of it is on our property.

Smaller flowers up a little higher.

They are so delicate looking ~

too bad the flowers are poisonous.

Close up of the double blossom and a

bud waiting to bloom.

We have a huge lavender tree

in the back yard across from

the oleander tree.

These are some of the first blossoms

in bloom.

Soon the whole tree will be

covered in blossoms.

It is just breath taking!!!

Close up of that cluster of flowers.

This is a favorite of the honey bee

and the bumble bee.

I have also seen wasps getting nectar, too.

This is that same cluster but I

tried to get the blue sky in

the background.

It was very blue and

very HOT today!

Aren't they the most gorgeous?

I will

get some more pictures as

the tree bursts into blooms soon.

Last but not least here is my progress

on the book store. I have found a

light grey thread that I will be

doing the fence in on the

other side of the house.

Than I will pick the best one that

actually shows up.

I worked on the 4th of July piece tonight

and when I mail it and my partner gets

it I will post it.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

for stopping by and checking out my blog!

God Bless your stitching fingers . . .

Lenna