Let's Retreat To The Gardens

Look who was waiting for me when I came home... 

I flatter myself that he "likes" me, but the only reason he keeps coming back is because I feed him.

His name is Dale, there is a Chip but Dale chases him away.

A walk in the gardens was a much needed retreat when I came home from my "tune-up".

The Sweet William is blooming this year...

Sweet William does not bloom the year you plant it but puts on quite a show the following year.

Red Clover...A Wildflower

Next up are my Hydrangeas...I have a total of 8.

This Hydrangea is an Endless Summer

It blooms 4 times each summer and has pink, purple and blue flowers.

Spirea

Hydrangeas on display around the house.

I may have more Hydrangea sprinkled about the house than are left in the gardens.

The Daylilies are producing so many flowers, all different colors.

I will share pictures of the different Daylily varieties tomorrow...

Asbury Park, New Jersey

After our visit to Saint Johns Island, 

we drove through the area, Asbury park is a beach town.

Up by the beach, the sky was starting to change

There was a car show, just ending...I would have enjoyed seeing the cars.

This memorial of flags was nearby...they each had a small solar light on top.

I want to go back at night, to see them all lite up.

The Asbury Park Boardwalk, it was really gorgeous.

This is the Historic Carousel Building.

A 5,000 square foot, 

three-quarter ornate copper clad rotunda that is a landmark along the waterfront. 

It is now the home of the wooden walls art project.

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel...once owned by Johhny Cash.

Asbury Park Convention Hall is a 3,600 seat indoor exhibition center.
Built between 1928 and 1930 it is used for sports, concerts and other special events.

This was such a beautiful day!