Calm Reflections Photography shares beautiful photographs that can be placed on mugs, mouse pads, canvas, puzzles, T-shirts, coasters and prints. Joanna Macaulay makes souvenirs of St. Mary’s County for tourists and local residents. Information about St. Mary’s County attractions, travel, events and photography can be found at her site. She now does pet photography as well.

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Flowers Flowers Everywhere!

I had a particularly busy week in late April, so when I had a few minutes between appointments, I stopped at a commercial garden center and ...

Monday, May 26, 2025

Flowers Flowers Everywhere!

I had a particularly busy week in late April, so when I had a few minutes between appointments, I stopped at a commercial garden center and photographed some domestic flowers with my phone and even bought a few petunias.  Photos can be found everywhere.  Enjoy!

Gerbera Daisies




Petunia

Geranium





Monday, May 19, 2025

Redbud trees in St Marys County MD

The redbud trees this year seemed more beautiful than ever.  Even the one we planted as a memorial to my Mom suddenly bloomed extra well.  These were taken in Callaway.








Monday, May 12, 2025

Tulips at Lyon Family Farms

 I visited a local You Pick it Farm when they had some nice tulip fields, instead of driving to Baltimore to see Sherwood Gardens.  I discovered that Sherwood Gardens was a really long trip.  The fields were not only pretty, but I got to bring home a batch of tulips to photograph and bulbs to plant. (although it is somewhat questionable whether they will come up next Spring in our poor soil.)

The farm had really dark purple, almost black tulips, some frilly red and yellow ones and several shades of pink.



Sort of Red White and Blue (purple)

There was a wishing well and a little bridge.







This one reminded me of Mickey Mouse.



I cut off the bulbs later to plant in Autumn.

I loved the pretty baskets for gathering tulips.

















Monday, May 5, 2025

Flowers at the U.S. National Arboretum Part 4

The last section we saw in the park included Dogwood trees (Pink, red and white)  near the Asian collection.  Beautiful!


Pink Dogwood






 Some type of weeping willow tree?


I also wanted to share some gorgeous exceptional peonies from the Bonsai area in full bloom.  

Pink Peony


A White Peony had a red and yellow center

Monday, April 28, 2025

Flowers at the National Arboretum Part 3

There were a lot of flowering trees blooming when we visited, including a large quantity of redbud trees.  Even a weeping redbud!  The azaleas were just barely starting to bloom. (more azaleas later!)

Cherry Trees



The historical National Capital Columns were being renovated.


Redbud


Azaleas



Weeping redbud, the first one I've seen.
 

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Flowers at the U.S. National Arboretum in April Part 2

We enjoyed wandering around the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum with bonsai from China, Japan and North America.  There was a lovely magenta bouganvillea bonsai I loved, the beautiful round arch of the Chinese pavillion surrounded by wisteria and an orchid bonsai.  I still remember a collection of azalea bonsai from many years ago that was probably on loan.




Chinese Pavilion Gate

Chinese Arch

Red maple


Bougainvillea bonsai

Orchid

National Arboretum Entrance