Lendonwood Gardens in the Fall

As I explore a "new to me" part of the county, Lendonwood Gardens is a botanical garden and local birding hotspot located in Grove, Oklahoma in the northeast corner of the state.  Beautiful any time of the year, I am sure, and I hope to experience more often in the future, early Fall finds this little picturesque park a quiet respite in complete solitude.  I spent a couple of hours here one afternoon and only saw one other person the whole time.  Enjoy the solitude with me….

American Beauty Berry

Toad Lillys

Toad Lilly

Towering Oaks

While an eBird hotspot, I did not see many birds this day, but I did see Blue Jays, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, Carolina Chickadees, Northern Cardinals, and Tufted Titmouses.  Looking forward to birding here again this year.

Thanks for stopping by My Mountain Green even though you got a small glimpse of Northeast Oklahoma.

Happy New Year!

From one little bird to another.....

American Goldfinch and House Finch

House Finch

Western Scrub Jay

Western Scrub Jay

Red Breasted Nuthatch

Here's wishing all my friends a Happy New Year!

  Looking forward to 2013 in My Mountain Green!

Christmas Treasure

Christmastime brings to mind many fond memories to most people.  For me, it brings not only memories, but special treasure - special Christmas tree ornaments.  

Two most special ornaments are...

These two antique glass blown clip-on birds belonged to my grandmother, Nellie.  I don't know their origin or how old they really are, but they have been displayed on our family Christmas trees even before I was born (which was quite a while ago!) Each year as I clip these beautiful creations on my tree, I smile thinking of Nanny and Grandpa. 

Nellie and Earl in June 1924.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!