
During my recent stay in the country I got to explore my friend's gardens with their hidden treasures. Now is the time of year that the gardens are being "put to bed" for the winter. But there are still things to discover... especially the faeries.
Some are in plain sight and others are hidden.
It's a treat to come across one of these.
One saves water in a flower for the birds.
Some are impish.
While others are more
contemplative.
contemplative.
Some faeries show the effects of the seasons, but have friends to keep them company.
Their expressions seem to change depending upon the time of day and the time of year.
And there's always the frog prince to keep them company...