November 14, 2011

30 Day Challenge ~ Thanksgiving ~ Day 15 ~ GBBD!


Yes!  It's Garden Bloggers Bloom Day and that means I'm halfway through the 30 Day Challenge of Thanksgiving!  After watching Matt Cutt's inspirational presentation two weeks ago, I was inspired to try something new for 30 days.  Being intentionally thankful during the month of November seemed a good fit. 

Taking the time to find gratitude in the simple delights of my life has caused me to slow down and really absorb and live the meaning of the Thanksgiving season.


Today I'm thankful for the transformation in the 
garden since summer has released it's relenting grip.

Martha Gonzales Antique Rose


Livin' Easy


Sunflower Goldeneye


Although more is blooming than not, there are sure signs of colder days to come.  Esperanza flowers litter the ground along with the fallen leaves of the crepe myrtle.


It won't be long and this gardener will be finding gratitude in the muted palette of late fall.  But for now, the pollinators and I are enjoying the blooms of many of the native and adapted perennials rejoicing in relief.




I hope you're finding plenty to be thankful for in your gardens on this GBBD!  Stop by May Dreams Gardens to see how autumn is progressing in gardens around the world.

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28 comments:

  1. Christine @ the Gardening BlogNovember 15, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Hi Cat! We're Half way there and lots more to be thankful for!

    Your roses are gorgeous - Happy GBBD :)

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  2. AndreaNovember 15, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Wow, your photos are getting better and better through the days!

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  3. Madeleine @ NZ EcochickNovember 15, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Wow your photos are amazing!!

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  4. OneNovember 15, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Lovely captures! Your butterfly must be thankful it has all its wings intact. :)

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  5. Karin / Southern MeadowsNovember 15, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Really beautiful shots Cat! I have found that my days have slowed since I am taking the time to rejoice in the smaller things. For that I am thankful since the rest of the year will just fly by.

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  6. Janet/PlantalisciousNovember 15, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Beautiful images as always, and how lovely to have happy flowers to enjoy after all that drought. Hope the frosts stay away a little longer for you.

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  7. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewNovember 15, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Cat how wonderful your garden is...isn't it amazing how our plants recover and bring us recovery too....

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  8. Lrong LimNovember 15, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Beautiful shots,Cat...

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  9. DarlaNovember 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    My gardens are enjoying a slight cool down too.

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  10. Rock rose November 15, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    So much beauty in everything you photograph.

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  11. Silvina SoaveNovember 15, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Esas imágenes de flores son verdaderas obras de arte! Me encanta tu estilo! saludos!!!

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  12. Dorothy BordersNovember 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    What a wonderful post. I'm finding that I, too, have a lot to be thankful for this November in spite of the horrible weather endured by the garden this year. Happy Bloom Day!

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  13. Jean CampbellNovember 15, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I'm seeing lots of roses in posts. Yours are lovely. It's a transition time in the garden.

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  14. noelNovember 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    aloha,

    i'm enjoying all the transitions in your garden and the macro shots lead to a real feel for the beauty of your garden.

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  15. Linda/patchworkNovember 15, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful photos.
    Hope you got some good rain today.
    More to be thankful for.

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  16. AmyNovember 15, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Pretty blooms in your garden! 15 days of thanks...it has really made me think and search for thankfulness. It isn't hard to find. :)

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  17. khakiNovember 15, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    As always I love your photos- great monarch shot.

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  18. joeyNovember 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Reason for gratitude, Cat ... all is lovely!

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  19. Bumble Lush GardenNovember 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    So nice to see blooms in a November garden. Happy GBBD!

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  20. dorothyNovember 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I have been enjoying your thoughtful posts on the 30 Day Challenge. (I wish I had participated!) And your photos are lovely as always! Happy Bloom Day!

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  21. LindaCTGNovember 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Lovely blooms and pictures! As always, you are so inspiring.

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  22. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenNovember 15, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Hi Cat, Congratulations on reaching the half way point in your quest to explore the true meaning of the season. I am sure it is a great relief to see the garden returning to a more normal state after the harsh summer you experienced. Happy GBBD!

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  23. Casa MariposaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I'm so glad you started this challenge because it's been a joy to find things to write about each day. I have more things I'm thankful for than days to write about them and that's GREAT!

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  24. CatNovember 15, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    So true, Tammy...things to be thankful for are everywhere! Maybe a gratitude journal is in order ;)

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  25. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Your photography is simply stunning! I'm in love with your antique rose--it's just beautiful. Happy GBBD!

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  26. WallyNovember 17, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Absolutely beautiful. Livin' Easy is my favourite.

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  27. RoseNovember 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful images! What a great reminder that there is always something to be thankful for if we just take the time to look around us.

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  28. scottweberpdxNovember 18, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful post...and indeed, so much to be grateful for :-)

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