tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955525784029431392024-03-05T17:33:18.193-08:00Weekly Life Clip:from an island garden and Biblical worldview perspective.Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-70208480582527453262019-01-23T15:03:00.000-08:002019-01-23T15:03:26.216-08:00Seeing the garden through children's eyes
Potato creatures rescued from undergound huddle together to decide what to do next.
In September, I sent in a proposal for a children's book, so my focus is from the eyes of children.
Here are some images that I smile at. Hope you do as well.
Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-16638608588128615032019-01-23T15:01:00.000-08:002019-01-23T15:01:24.525-08:00Celebration
Nahant Massachusetts, 40 Steps
In High School I drew this picture with pastels because I loved going to this place and dove off the rocks into the Atlantic sea. Many years later my husband to be brought me to this very spot and proposed.
Hooked rug wedding present from husband's step grandmother.
We married December 18,1965
Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-35609227456275542492019-01-23T14:59:00.002-08:002019-01-23T14:59:22.448-08:00Eddie's Jewel the focal point of June.
Very often it takes 3 (the Trinity) to tackle us into submission. The problem here is not with the climbing rose, but us. The story of this rose brings to mind that when we are in the wrong place or doing the wrong thing, we will have difficulties and need to be pruned back into submission.
see scripture
Along the fence in front of the long border struts the focal point of the early June Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-58417550853666229032017-07-07T17:58:00.000-07:002019-01-23T14:42:59.947-08:00Lock the Gates
Lock the Gates
Garden gate
I have had a hard time writing anything lately, so a
friend brought a writer friend Cyndy Crowner, a writer's coach, to stay at our home for a few days in hopes of
encouraging me and get me back on track.
She made some suggestions such as:
Just write anything to get you started. (I could hardly even do that!)
Overcome obstacles by Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-42613841038211730492017-05-21T16:03:00.000-07:002017-05-22T17:38:30.478-07:00Unfruitfulness exposed
Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. Mark 4:7 NIV
Thorns and thistles
The thistle seed caught by the wind on our land has no problem finding a bare spot where it can sprout and bear fruit. I watch the fluff that bears the seed winging its way in the wind over the meadow and am reminded of my so called "thistles" thatAngel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-77591418176686353342017-05-14T17:37:00.001-07:002017-05-14T17:37:42.376-07:00Keep Pressing On
I stopped blogging, writing, and gave up hope of ever publishing a book that I thought God called me to write. He had been encouraging me for over 40 years. Did He give up on me because of my disobedience? So I asked Him if He was willing, would He help me again. The next week our Pastor encouraged us to follow up on what God has been saying to each of us, " Go the next step."Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-42337707833521994832016-10-15T15:41:00.000-07:002019-01-23T15:19:31.948-08:00Preparing for the Storm
" 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
We seek God with all our heart and pray he calms the storms in our world and nation."
The forecast of severe storm warnings with 60-100 mph gusts, remnants Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-7430609856606999572016-10-04T16:17:00.001-07:002016-10-04T17:18:44.659-07:00Queen of the Night Bloom
Night Blooming Cereus Epiphyllum oxypetalum “Queen of the Night”
“Night Blooming Series – Bermuda
Epiphyllum oxypetalum (Dutchman's pipe cactus or queen of the night) is a species of cactus and one of the most cultivated species in the genus. E. oxypetalum blooms rarely and only at night and the flower wilts before dawn. Though it isAngel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-53276844434774373272016-02-14T15:30:00.000-08:002016-02-14T15:30:12.353-08:00St Valentine's DayHappy St. Valentine's Day Click on the underlined and you will see a post from six years ago.
Today, in organizing photos, I found this photo:
1997 Hooked pillow for our son and wife
A great reminder for us all:
Love is Kind, Selfless, True, Patient, Loyal, Hopeful, Humble, Trusting, Supportive, Forever.
I Corinthians 13
Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-77317903173358952852015-07-03T14:34:00.002-07:002015-07-03T16:58:25.145-07:00Puppies and Plants in Dry Garden
We have been so busy with puppies that we barely had time to take pictures of plants.
Here they are in the potager heading for the shed where the fertilizer is kept! You can tell we are not used to puppies!
Puppies in the Potager
Since it hasn't rained for months, we spend a lot of time watering as well. As you can see the garden is way ahead of itself for this time of year.Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-46841432418214671312015-05-28T21:06:00.000-07:002015-05-28T21:06:01.891-07:00Cheer and Rambling Musk Rose
This rambling musk rose cheers my heart every year when it blooms. It spreads out over iron archways and up the old growth cedar tree. It doesn't take much care and doesn't seem to complain even when it gets very little water. The only stress it shows is black spot on some of the leaves. It thrives anyway and we are so grateful it does as it cheers everyone's heart that looks upon it.
Rosa "Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-85465787870905171262015-05-17T19:11:00.000-07:002015-05-18T15:45:09.113-07:00Invasion
The Leaves of Ranuculus repens Creeping buttercup
For the past several years I've been fighting this low growing perennial, Ranuculus repens , Creeping buttercup, "opportunistic colonizers" according to Wikipedia. Many years ago I found this inconspicuous plant, which is usually in the woods, hiding near the foundation of the house, mostly out of sight and outAngel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-85395610137020773942015-05-04T16:20:00.000-07:002015-05-04T16:20:23.558-07:00May Day
We used to place flowers at neighbor's doors as a surprise for May Day.
Here are the flowers I would have picked for the first of May from our garden for you.
Aliums
Lilacs
Rosa Abraham Darby
Lupines, Delphiniums and Pansies in the Potager
Clematis Montana over the garden gate
Enjoy the blessing and beauty of May
Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-62348005444095043882015-04-25T19:57:00.002-07:002015-04-26T09:54:23.440-07:00Eyes to See
Box of Old Journals to Destroy
I've been getting rid of old journals that take up too much room but reading some of them first.
This week I found this: "Trust me in times of trouble and in plenty", I hear God saying. "Pray not just in the morning but always. Ask, seek, knock. Do not depend on yourself for anything."
I respond,"I cannot really depend on anything but You Lord. Help me Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-72055746489538878842015-04-15T09:14:00.003-07:002015-04-15T09:14:57.238-07:00April blossoms
Last week the cherry trees, plum, early apple and Asian pear were in bloom and I missed a picture, so here is a sample display of pink and white blossoms in our orchard this week to cheer you.
Granny Smith Apple blossom
Crab apple blossoms
Espalier apple just starting to blossom
Purple and Pink Blooms in the Potager Garden
Pansies and lilies inn a pot
More pansies by Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-6645793877952304732015-04-03T13:44:00.004-07:002015-04-27T11:51:45.835-07:00Palm Sunday Leading to Easter
We prepared the week before last for special company, cleaning, cooking and decorating to make "fit for a king." We also prepared for Palm Sunday, to celebrate the entrance of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem, the King of Kings, riding on a donkey, with palm fronds waved by children.
The Chinese Windmill palm (Trachycarput fortunei) in the Hot border, the main palm died Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-57094367117264111122015-03-18T14:27:00.001-07:002015-03-21T11:33:39.241-07:00Lent
Hellebore “Lenten Rose” blooms every year around Easter
Lent and time for the Spirit's leading us to repent
My Hellebore reminder.
(not that I confess only seasonally)
I'm not one to follow lent in terms of giving up things I might love. I believe in doing this occasionally when I am called to pray and fast for deeper prayer Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-49442856266183562172015-03-07T21:37:00.000-08:002015-03-08T14:52:38.876-07:00Meyer Lemon TreeA year ago February at the NW Flower and Garden Show in Seattle, we bought a Meyer Lemon tree.
When our daughter lived in California, they had one in their back yard, we admired it and thought we would try one for ourselves.
Meyer Lemon in a pot with fruit
So we bought and brought home the almost two foot tall blossom filled plant with hopes of it bearing fruit. I hand pollinated it with a Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-92103257663717452122015-02-21T17:50:00.000-08:002015-02-21T17:50:00.002-08:00February garden flowers
Although most of the East and Midwest are under blankets of snow, we have had unusually mild weather for this time of year.
Here are some photos of outside wintered over plants from our garden to brighten your day.
Crocus
One day where there was bare ground, the sun comes out and then they appear.
I love the late winter in the Pacific Northwest and the plants have responded Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-46581549246233969632015-02-12T20:21:00.000-08:002019-01-23T15:35:26.693-08:00A Lesson in Loss
Nest by artist J. Matt Miller (original oil that we purchased)
“A nest is a cup of space, a swinging cradle, an anchored platform, a wedge between boulders, a pocket in bark or dirt, a scrape on rock, a dent in sand. It represents the still point in a bird’s fast-paced life, the place where past and future meet. The nest is the place where the wing beat of the hummingbird – vibrating at Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-20250618751732356552015-01-26T16:55:00.000-08:002015-01-26T16:55:41.866-08:00January Blooms
We've learned to love January in the Pacific Northwest. Our eyes are opened to the winter blooms that cheer up the grey days. We even get a chance to plant this time of year in our southern exposure Mediterranean garden. Below are some of the lovely blooms. The first two are under our old huge cedar and the winter rains and the combination of low Southern light, brings forth leaves Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-80160856582969554572015-01-24T17:01:00.000-08:002015-01-24T17:01:00.470-08:00Winter Doldrums
I have found many unpublished drafts on this blog. Below is one from several years ago
Just as I have neglected this blog, I have neglected this garden.
A sunny day reveals the garden neglect
The January garden is not a pretty sight, bare, seemingly lifeless, dregs of moldy stems, seedpods and spent flowers hanging on. It brings no color, beauty nor joy, like my life lately with noAngel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-57256696703486491972015-01-16T18:05:00.001-08:002015-03-09T14:14:40.507-07:00New Year Direction upon Reflection
"Daniel in the Lion's Den" by Briton Riviere 1892 (depicting Daniel 6:16-24)
This blog began April 8, 2007, almost eight years ago, in preparation for a devotional. Every week there seemed to be lions in the midst, (discouragement, distractions, anxiety) never harming but causing me instead to trust in God not my own abilities.
I recently put my energies into another blog for aAngel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-73639768895795169302015-01-09T14:58:00.001-08:002015-01-09T14:58:47.669-08:00Around to it
Found on the floor of the garage - a clear message
In this new year, the message is clear. It is time to get around to it. Not just the cleaning of the garage which I thought was a message for my husband, but the things that have been waiting for me and knocking at my door, so to speak.
The Garden Devotional which I started 25 years ago: a publisher liked it and encouraged me, but later Angel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495552578402943139.post-75415233085199666912014-06-21T16:05:00.002-07:002014-08-20T08:26:55.159-07:00Wind brings change and renewalLast Fall while we were at church, a huge wind came from the east opening the doors of the church building. When we returned home, we found it had barreled down across our field and took down the 66 feet of grape arbor and fence and gate attached. Most of the grape plants were cut off a the base. By God's grace we noticed it and put up a temporary wire fence across most of the expanse and latchedAngel Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157418143435853128noreply@blogger.com0