It is a wet day here in Southern California, something of a miracle considering how little rain we have received this year.
Rain is such a blessing in our hot and dry climate and it makes such a dramatic change in the garden, plants almost seem to change and intensify in coloration with even the slightest spring shower. Below are some newly leafed-out roses, not quite ready to bloom but I love the new red foliage.
The little bridge spanning the pond looks so lonesome and forlorn ~ nobody to play with today.
These cascading China Doll roses have been blooming for a while...isn't there a song about, "rain drops on roses".
Nope...today is not a day to work in the garden, it is far too wet but...
...it's a great day to stay inside and make cookies! Oatmeal raisin I think it will be.
I love baking on rainy days...how about you.
Thank you for visiting, I hope your day is full of nature's blessings.
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I,love california weather whent we live there in Mission viejo back in 2010 it was bery nice the flower are beautiful and so many beautiful garden. I always remember that time, you have a bery nice blog.
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Isora
Hi Adrienne, such gorgeous pictures. Oh how I miss my flowers...can't wait for spring out here on the east coast.
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I can't wait for spring rains and lush colors. Such gorgeous pictures. We're under a storm warning starting tomorrow evening for ice storms. That's not the kind of rain I want.
ReplyDeleteSuch a treat to see your dreamy photos! Shows off your garden very nicely!
ReplyDeleteoh! jealous! you got rain & we didn't! pictures in the rain are sure lovely! all the raindrops! and personally, I think the rain makes the colors look brighter.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful garden and flowers. I can't wait until it warms up, turns green and things start to grow where I live!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your photography is beautiful, Adrienne. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my unfinished (now finished) post :) ...it brought me to your sweet post! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think SoCal is rainging because my little girl just moved back from living there for 7 years...............because now we have sunshine!
ReplyDeleteI know Cali will miss her, but sure is good she is back "home!"
Enjoy the rain, it is nice if not too much!
Those roses are beautiful! Enjoy the rain and your cookies too :)
ReplyDeleteI baked cookies yesterday too! I love the rain, except when I have to drive children back and forth to school. Beautiful rain photos!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is always beautiful. You already have roses! I also love baking when it's a rainy day.( I have sent you a mail) Catherine
ReplyDeleteI love baking on rainy days,too,
ReplyDeleteToday I am making chocolate bread pudding.
Your garden looks heavenly on this rainy day.
Wonderful post! I love the rain drenched brick path and the little bridge. Baking sounds perfect for a rainy day!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly captured some beautiful pictures of the lush greens and flowers you're enjoying.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Such a beautiful walk~ thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, your gardens look very enchanting. I will love to see how they look as the months pass. Thank you sharing sweet lady.
ReplyDeleteHugs Rosemary...xxx
HI Adrienne! Oh, isn't early spring rain just wonderful! I'm glad you've gotten some rain. Your walk looks so pretty all glistened up and your plants look so healthy. Thank you for liking my new header! I like yours too.
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Shelia ;)
Hi Adrienne, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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The raindrops add a romantic quality to your photos, I think. I love the photo of the little bridge.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Adrienne. We are in need of rain here, Missouri. Would love to have a good rain without the wind storms attached, however.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
We live with a lot of rain here in Oregon but there are days I do enjoy it. Always enjoy your blog posts and photos...
ReplyDeleteThe raindrops on your China Doll roses are beautiful. I love baking on rainy days also. Thanks for sharing. Blessings,
ReplyDeleteLisa
I love the look of a garden in the rain - you are right - the plants do react as if taking a deep breath of gratitude! It is gorgeously sunny today and I must go outdoors! Thank you for sharing your dreamy garden photos with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Love your rain in the garden. Beautiful stone work On #1 and the rest of pictures that follows.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photography!