Uploads from Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock, tagged garden

Garden Shed

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:55:38 -0800

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Garden Shed at Rosaryville State Park, Maryland.- Jessica www.carabellamurals.com

Bridge to a Happy Trail

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:22:01 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

This is a bridge going over the (empty) raingarden pond at Londontown Historic Gardens in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Rain Gardens are a method of helping deal with erosion and specifically the washing of toxic chemicals into the water supply. They sort of act as living sandbags to collect and soak up runoff rainwater that may be carrying undesireables into the South River, and thus the Chesapeake Bay.

Having a wonderful time. . . .

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:21:02 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Having a wonderful time, wish you were here on this gorgeous April day at Londontown Historic Gardens.

Peony and Iris (Peonia e Iride)

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:44:05 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Here is one gigantic, hot-pink peony with some yellow iris as a backdrop. I feel I should confess- this is a rare (for me) digitally altered image: I blacked out my neighbor's recycling box.
If you would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

Peony with Buds

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:44:14 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Magenta Peony, with buds, and dew. If you would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

Pink Peony

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:43:46 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Pink peony in my yard, close up. The photo can't capture its heavenly fragrance. This will probably make either a watercolor painting or a colored pencil sketch later on, I've not decided yet, but if you would like a matted print or to commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

Purple Bearded Iris

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:15:52 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Here is another of my beautiful beautiful bearded iris! It's the beautiful deep purple color and slight variations in hue and the sharp veining that makes this particular one so special. I don't remember which one it is, but I bought it at Tanglewood Garden Center in Clinton, MD a few years back, so it's whatever kind they had then. If you know which one this is, or would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com

Bearded Iris #3

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:15:31 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Here's another close-up of one of my iris plants. This little beauty was especially prolific this year. If you would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

Blue Iris with Mock Orange

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:15:41 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Here is a lovely pale blue iris, with hints of purple, with some beautiful Mock Orange (Philadelphus) backing it up. It's too bad that you can't capture smell with a camera, because the scent of these two plants together is heavenly. If you would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

Bearded Iris 'Earl of Essex'

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:16:46 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

I have many iris plants in the yard. Actually, they line the property on two sides of the front yard and there is an additional two locations where I have them planted. Here is one of my fancy iris- I believe it is an "Earl of Essex"- blooming. It's going to be a watercolor painting later on in the season when it's too hot to garden and so I have to take my love of plants indoors. If you would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

Bearded Iris #2

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:16:08 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

Here is a lovely bearded iris hybrid. . . technically, they are known now as German Bearded Iris, but there seems to be some sort of rival claim to this plant from the Italians. From what I gather from ancient sources, it was the Iris that put the "Flor" in "Florence" (or the "fior" in "Fiorenza", as they used to spell it.) In fact, it was one of the state symbols of the Florentine Republic during the medieval era. But, somehow, this flower got hijacked by their northern neighbors- maybe because they were the first ones to write it down after the formal latin classification of plants began. Who knows? All I know is, they're beautiful. If there is someone who can tell me for sure what's going on with the ethnic background of this plant, or if you would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

"Redskins" Iris

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:16:19 -0700

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

"Redskins" Iris, is, of course, not the actual botanical name of this flower, but it's a kind that my family has grown for generations- and over the course of those generations, living in the Washington, D.C. area, they've also all been 'Skins fans. So, they called this particular bearded iris after their favorite team, due to its coloration. If anyone out there KNOWS the actual name of this particular hybrid or cultivar, please don't tell me. We don't need to know. If you would like to order a matted print or commission custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.

Rose Garden, Hearst Castle, San Simeon

nobody@flickr.com (Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:54:26 -0800

Carabella Murals/ Jessica L. Sherlock posted a photo:

The rose garden at Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA on a misty early spring morn.
(FYI, this photo is the wallpaper on my desktop.) If you would like to order a matted print or commission a custom artwork based upon this image, please contact me at www.carabellamurals.com to discuss options and pricing.