Took my camera out into the front yard

[Mira]

Have not taken a photo in months because sadly, my eyes will always remain hugely impaired, but summer allowed a few fun shots.
I have several green thumbs but no botanical knowledge, and the strange fact I had mums blooming what to me is out of season made me get the camera.

[elleng]

1. Lovely!

So glad you caught these, Mira.

[Enter stage left]

2. pretty flowers...but the 'matos'...yum, yum, yum in about 10 weeks.

[Mira]

5. My gift to pedestrians

I planted 3 huge pots with the promise of small patio tomatoes for the folks who walk by my locked gates. These tomatoes will be ready to feed the walking neighbors in a couple more weeks.

[BOSSHOG]

3. Beautiful pictures Mira

I recall a high school photography class over 50 years ago. Take a camera around the outside of where you live and take 10 pictures. We had a semester to do it. The point being you didn’t have to go far to be artistic.

Thanks

[brer cat]

4. Those are lovely, Mira. You also have some interesting purple yard art.

[Mira]

6. I am a bit inspired with that comment

I may go back out tomorrow and show you a few other contenders.....

[brer cat]

7. Please do. I love that creative spirit and it makes for a far more interesting yard.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thank you, dear Mira, for these wonderful and fun shots from your garden!

They are beautiful!

I love the tomatoes a lot. You have lucky neighbors.

[stopdiggin]

9. well you nailed THAT assignment!

[MLAA]

10. Lush and beautiful, Mira. Thank you, more please!

[niyad]

11. Those images are lovely, Mira. Thank you for sharing them, and for sharing

your tomatoes.

[diva77]

12. Beautiful pics!

Slightly OT question...I've never seen what appears to be a multi-purpose pitchfork/shovel device -- what exactly is that tool in the first pic?

[Mira]

14. Tomorrow, or maybe the day after

I will pull it out of the growth and honor it with a portrait photo. You guys encourage me that I plan to post a few more of my environs. Have an eye appointment tomorrow, which involves a shot in the eye, which is why I may be delayed a bit. Yet - I will lay on my pillows recovering and envision how the Lardfather feels on his birthday, Wed. the 14th, and it will bring me solace.

[diva77]

17. Thank you so much, Mira! I'll look forward to seeing more of your garden, hopefully and that

unusual looking garden tool!

...and I wish you the very best with your eye appointment. I hope the experience is as pain-free as possible for you.

[LoisB]

13. Where do I send my order for some of those luscious looking tomatoes? The flowers are lovely.

[judesedit]

15. Real nice pictures. Thank you for sharing. Can't get enough flowers in my life lol

Their beauty brings much joy. They dress up the world

[calimary]

16. I've heard of the Dome of the Rock.

YOU have a "Gnome of the Rock"! Love it!!!

[stage left]

18. Outstanding photos

Of your beautiful space.

[BigOleDummy]

19. Thank you

For posting these beautiful pictures. We can all use a little more beauty in our lives.

[steventh]

20. Gorgeous photos

I look forward to seeing more photos from you when you're feeling inspired.