Enchanting Essex

Author: pamperrault21

  • Sunday Stills: The Power of Three — Triads in Agriculture

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    My Cam, a bona fide farmer himself, always marvels (read: chuckles) at how a city girl — through and through — like me, became such a lover and admirer of farmers, farms and everything they entail.  But I do.  Very slow, leisurely rural rambles, at all times of the year, are one of my favourite…

  • Essex Erato #16

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    Tranquility Entering the woodshearing the wind rustle the leaves —a paean to peace. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #17

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    Meadow Glory From a dark trailI emerge at Elysium:wildflowers and bees. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • The Zing of Zinnias

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    ‘Though many consider them boring and ho-hum, nothing makes my heart zing more than the sight of the first Zinnia blossoms of the summer.  I tried to capture the joy of these oh-so-vibrant flowers and their oft-overlooked charm. The Zing of Zinnias Some call them simple, stiff and plain,But they are magic in our lane.Bright…

  • The Flower Hour #38: DEF – initely a fun challenge!

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    Daisy:  Becky Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum) Echinacea:  Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Foxglove:  Foxglove (Digitalis) Thanks to Terri for another enjoyable weekly floral challenge.  I’ll bet there’ll be lots of Echinacea this week!  Please take a moment to visit Terri’s site and enjoy the three beautiful pictures she’s featuring today:   The Flower Hour #38:…

  • The Flower Hour #37: Patriotic Florals

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    Thanks to Terri for this sweet and timely prompt. Please visit her site to see her lovely take on Patriotic Florals: The Flower Hour #37: Patriotic Florals ‘Til next time, y’all…

  • Jack’s Letter – July 2026

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    ‘Til next time, y’all….

  • Lens Artists Photo Challenge #404 – Carolinian Kaleidoscope

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    Lens Artists Photo Challenge #404 – Subjects that begin with the letter B Thank you to Beth for this challenge: It’s my turn to host the challenge this week. Let’s have a little fun and feature subjects that begin with the letter B. What subjects can you find that start with the letter B?  Please limit…

  • Floral Friday – White Campion

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    White Campion is an herbaceous annual of the Pinks (Carnation) family.  Its corolla appears to have ten parts but it actually has five deeply cleft petals. Some other common names include  Cow-rattle, White Bachelor’s Button, White Cockle and Milkmaid.  White Campion blooms June through August and, at night, emits a sweet, clove-like scent which attracts…

  • Project 365 – #29

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    The secret garden ended at a gate which opened into a wood,† ’Til next time, y’all… †Frances Hodgson Burnett — Page 75, Chapter X “Dickon” from her quintessentially classic children’s novel “The Secret Garden”.

  • Project 365 – #28

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    The Flower Hour #32: Going to the Dog-Woods

  • Wildflower Wednesdays – #1 Daisies

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    Terri Webster Schrandt recently launched The Flower Hour photo challenge on October 7, 2025, after it was discovered that Cee Neuner closed her blog permanently.  Cee Neuner was the originator of Flower of the Day (FOTD) photo challenge and posted the challenge all 7 days of the week. After our beloved friend and amazing photographer…

  • The Flower Hour #32 – Dogwood Delight

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    The Flower Hour #32: Going to the Dog-Woods This week’s prompt makes me positively euphoric — it is one of only a very few (so far?) when I have actually had some images of Terri’s chosen flower.  I’d have shared a picture of me doing my happy dance but I’d have surely frightened everyone away! Here…

  • Project 365 – #27

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    Over the river and through the woods,To grandmother’s house we go;† ’Til next time, y’all… †Written by Lydia Maria Child and originally published as a poem in 1844, then titled “The New England Boys’ Song About Thanksgiving Day”.  Full text below: Over The River and Through The Woods Over the river and through the woods,To…

  • Project 365 – #26

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    Just peekin’ out… Because she said I could: The Flower Hour #32: Going to the Dog-Woods ‘Til next time, y’all

  • Project 365 – #25

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    ‘Til next time, y’all…

  • Lens-Artists Challenge #399: Stuck in Place – The Angels of Kingsville

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    You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.†  The Challenge:  …let’s get stuck in one place. Ideally, you should carve out thirty minutes to an hour to do…

  • Project 365 – #24

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    ‘Til next time, y’all…

  • Project 365 – #23

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    It’s a stormy day here in Kingsville but, happily, I got to sit in the car whilst Cam dashed into Shopper’s! ‘Til next time, y’all…

  • Project 365 – #22

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    In Scots mythology, Baul Muluy (also referred to as The Macintosh Orb) is a green stone ball.  According to the folkloric tale, Baul Muluy was a gift to the Clan MacIntosh from Lord of the Isles.  It is reputed to have immense magical deftness, chiefly the power to heal the sick and strike terror in the hearts of…

  • Essex Erato #15

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    Young Bismark Standing on the steps,delicacy in his grasp,hungry but wary. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #14

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    Epaulets Caterwauling voice.Polygamous and brash thisblack and red devil. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #13

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    Temporary Habitat Snow melts and ponds form —springtime’s home for dabbling ducks.Duckling watch begins. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #12

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    Jonathan Crasher of picnics,contriving to look, at once,hopeful and aloof. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Project 365 – #21

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    I’ve been encouraged to link my flower posts so, fingers crossed, here goes: Spring Festival 2026: Week #9~Buttercup Field Floral Friday – Last days in the garden using the tripod for my flowers The Flower Hour #31: Local Lilacs and Lupine ‘Til next time, y’all…