Morning Bees
Shade Garden 2025
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Shade is shade, right? Actually my dear friend and former boss Maurice of
Joy Creek Nursery taught me to think of shade in a much more nuanced way.
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Gorgeous photos, Alan! I agree, a perfect start to the day!
Perfect photographs!
It is a great way to start and end the day.
Beautiful! Or should I say "bee-utiful"!
What wonderful photography! Thanks for sharing your beautiful morning!