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Shelley Barnett
Jan 1, 2019
Everchanging Light Show
There is infinite beauty around us and it is enhanced by the everchanging light show: illuminating, highlighting and making even the...
Shelley Barnett
Oct 28, 2018
A Softer Side of Fall
Fall in New England is known for its spectacular foliage with striking reds, oranges and yellows. These bold colors often overshadow the...
Shelley Barnett
Jul 20, 2018
It's Easy Being Green
According to Kermit, "It's not that easy being green; having to spend each day the color of the leaves." I believe it IS easy being green...
Shelley Barnett
Jan 28, 2018
Ghost Plants and Other Apparitions
At the end of the season many perennials die back. As they lose their color they become ghostly versions of themselves before fading back...
Shelley Barnett
Oct 30, 2017
A Fall Farewell
Spring may be my favorite season but fall is a close second. I love the cool weather, changing colors and transformation of nature into...
Shelley Barnett
Oct 7, 2017
Monarchs of the Meadow
Walking in my local meadow is a favorite pastime of mine. Since not seeing any monarch butterflies there in 2014, I've noticed an...
Shelley Barnett
Aug 11, 2017
Luscious Lotus
There is a treasure in my neighborhood that is unexpected and beautiful. In a garden, in a small pond, is the most wonderful lotus plant....
Shelley Barnett
Jul 16, 2017
Transformations
I am intrigued by nature's transformations finding them beautiful and unique. Observing these transitions over days, weeks and years, I...
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