Sunday, May 27, 2012

Mosaic Monday: More from Cross Estate Gardens







As promised, here are a few more images from my recent family photo session at Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville, New Jersey.  As you can see, there are some beautiful peonies in bloom right now, along with iris, clematis and columbine.

Any gardeners out there growing columbine regularly?  I'm wondering if deer find them tasty.  I would love to try some, but don't want to get my hopes up if they will just be eaten unceremoniously...  ;)

I'm very busy these days editing several family portrait sessions.  I shot a First Communion earlier in the month, which was so much fun.  When I get a chance, I will post some images on my professional blog.

If you are in the United States, I wish you a very happy Memorial Day weekend!  xoxo

Here are the instructions to join today's post:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post. The post may be about any subject you wish. The only stipulation is that it include a collage, or mosaic of photos.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.

That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline.net

And a quick reminder: if you would like to join Mosaic Monday but don't know quite where to start, there is a tutorial on mosaic-making on my sidebar. Just scroll down, and click on the small blue mosaic.

28 comments:

  1. Beautiful flowers, Mary! We've grown columbine in our flower beds here in NC but we don't have deer in the are. I'm not sure if they would eat them or not. Mine grew in a shady, protected area. Happy Monday!

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  2. What a beautiful garden Mary. I don't have much experience with Columbine but I've seen some very cool dramatic blooms lately. Can't help with the deer question.
    Have a great Memorial Day!

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  3. Beautiful garden, Mary, just beautiful. Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. What a beautiful garden you visited, the flowers are gorgeous. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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  5. Your garden is just beautiful Mary. I love the fat terra cotta urn. Have a great week.
    ~Clara

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  6. Wow, as usual your pictures are just beautiful!

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  7. Hi Mary, the gardens are just beautiful. I have had good luck with Columbine. Mine are out back where it is fenced in so the deer don't bother them. I do know that there are wild Columbine that grow in the canyon so I think you would be safe. However, I'm not positive. Glad to hear that your photograpy business is going so well. You definately have a gift.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  8. Mary, Columbines toy with my emotions. I love them. I am afraid it maybe just a bit too hot here, but I continue to plant them in hopes they will return to play another season. This year I did have two return. Because of heavy mulching they are unable to reseed on their own. The pictures are absolutely beautiful. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Bonnie

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  9. Hello Mary
    Gorgeous photos. I love columbines and the only thing that eat the leaves here are leaf miners. This year I've started growing a couple more varieties since the cultivars are short-lived.
    Judith

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  10. Scrumptious photos here, my friend. Have no idea about deer and columbine. Sorry ~

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  11. Such gorgeous colors in your mosaic photos, Mary! Happy Memorial Day!

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  12. Love the images Mary! Those poppies and the pottery my favorite!Happy Memorial weekend to you!

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  13. So pretty. I hope you are having a very happy Memorial day.

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  14. wonderful flowers in your garden! :)

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  15. What a great garden to visit. Irises, clematis, peonies all my favourite flowers. Lovely photos as usual and stunning mosaics.

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  16. beautiful juxtapositions with the warm tones of terracotta

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  17. I love this garden!!!
    Have a wonderful week,
    Markus

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  18. Eevery week I come here Mary and see the most beautiful photo's. So also today.Thank you for hosting this meme every week.

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  19. Absolutely breathtaking photos.
    Thank you for hosting such a great party.
    Shel

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  20. So Pretty! I have been gone all weekend, so no time for a post to contribute, but did want to say Thanks for hosting again this week. You are appreciated. Have a great week.

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  21. I love this place ! Stones, flowers, sun....Paradise !

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  22. Am late this week. Been away and then had blogger problems Monday. Thanks for being our hostess. I too love the stones and pots.
    QMM

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  23. I do hope your weekend was glorious...these photos certainly are!

    Wish I could help you with the colombine question...I tried them once but they faded out quickly without the deer helping:(

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  24. I have always "googled" deer proof flowers and maybe you could try that with the posies you desire. Your garden visit was full of beauty with this new share. I love the blossoms as well as the large clay urns and creek stone wall. I am having a very slow week, and I ask you to forgive me for my tardiness. Momma always said, better late, then never~

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  25. Such stunning pictures! It looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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  26. Exquisite photos. Sorry about your family illness.

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  27. I am so sorry to hear about your family's troubles. You are in my prayers. God bless.

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