Evening light in the trees
Thanks to daylight saving time, I’ve been able to work in the garden after dinner. But I’m finding it hard to get anything done when the light gets caught in the new green leaves on the live oaks (Quercus fusiformis) and the Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) below. It’s so beautiful.
Here’s a dog’s-eye view of the new sunburst path around the stock-tank pond, with the setting sun streaming through the tree trunks.
In the lower garden, the light shines through both pink flowers and unfurling leaves on the Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa).
All trees mentioned are native to central Texas, and all were inherited with the garden, although I suspect they were not planted by human hand since they are growing up through slabs of limestone. I feel lucky to be their caretaker for a while.
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Those trees looking wonderful with the sun filtering through. You’re very lucky to be their caretaker 🙂
The path really looks good Pam. It will make a nice place to stand while looking at the fish.
Wonderful trees! I think I would be distracted as well. Your sunburst path is beautiful!
Is’nt daylight savings great. I love your sun burst path by the way!
Sometimes dogs do get the best view!
This is a great time of day to work in the garden, but like you I would rather sit and enjoy the light and the deep relaxing sigh at the end of a hard day.
The evening light is so beautiful isn’t it?
That looks gorgeous Pam. I think I would succumb and just sit down in one of those chairs and look at it! I can’t wait for our trees to start leafing out. Nothing here yet….
A lovely time of day to show off your beautiful garden. By this time of day you should be able to sit awhile and relax.
Hey Pam
I am a brand new blogger. Also in Zone 8B, but in a small “pocket” on the coast of South Carolina in Charleston. Love seeing your yard transform, and looking forward to visiting your blog often!
–Melinda
Hi, Melinda, and welcome to the garden blogosphere! Thanks for visiting. You are from my home state, though I grew up in upstate SC, not the Low Country. I look forward to reading about your spring garden. —Pam
Your sunburst path looks gorgeous! I don’t think I’d seen the final product.