Summer in Mountain View
We went for an afternoon walk around Mountain View. We wanted to get photos of the magnolias, since the huge flowers were in full bloom.
On our way to the park, we noticed that the gate to the seniors garden was open. It is a little slice of land between what appears to be a mains water distribution pumps and houses.
There is usually someone tending the gardens when Sean walks past on his way to work in the mornings. We didn't see anyone, but they were probably there at the far end. We got some good photos of an artichoke and other vegetables.
The bee hive is in a little fenced off section of its own.
We left the garden and went to the park. At the park there was a squirrel rummaging through the rubbish.
Here are the pictures we were after.
Check out how large the petals are. They smell lemony.
On the way back home we got this good picture of a bumble bee collecting pollen.
3 comments:
The Magnolias are gorgeous! I am a big fan of them and have planted 5 bushes at home but I had to go for the dwarf variety as we had limited space. The large ones are just stunning! I'll post some photos when mine start flowering, they are dormant at the moment but should flower around november.
Excellent! Can't wait to see the pics. I couldn't believe how fragrant they are!!!!
Artichokes, eh? I think they are classed as "noxious weeds" here under the name of "Scotch Thistle"! ;)
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