
“The woods would be quiet if no bird sang but the one that sang best.” – Henry Van Dyke
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/birds?page=9

“The woods would be quiet if no bird sang but the one that sang best.” – Henry Van Dyke
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/birds?page=9

As some may know – my favorite. Gaillardia pulchella it is a member of the sunflower family.

“In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.” – Robert Lynd
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/birds?page=2

There are always flowers for those who want to see them. – HENRI MATISSE
Somewhat out of season and the color was amazing.
Quote found at http://www.notable-quotes.com/f/flowers_quotes.html

“The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends.” – Persian Proverb
Quote found at http://www.gardendigest.com/flowers.htm#Quotes

“I find it incredibly amazing how at every sunset, the sky is a different shade. No cloud is ever in the same place. Each day is a new masterpiece. A new wonder. A new memory.” – Sanober Khan
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/evening

Florida’s state tree, with some wax myrtle thrown in.

“No man has the right to leave the world no better than he found it.” – Edward Bok
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom by Criswell Freeman


“Never follow the crowd..
Until and unless you’re crossing the road…” – Sanhita Baruah
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/crowd?page=2

“Life is like a bicycle: you don’t fall off unless you stop pedaling” – Claude Pepper
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom – Criswell Freeman