A Ladybug & Two Bees Walk Onto a Sunflower...

This labor day weekend Leon got to spend some time with his grandparents at a local farm in Lancaster, PA called Cherry Hill Orchards. It's a great family friendly spot that offers peach picking in the summer and apple picking in the fall...

Look at those feet! I think they're pretty adorable ;)

It was a lovely September day and we picked apples as well as enjoyed photographing sunflowers and picking zinnias. 

Just wanted to share some snaps from our trip and pass on some of that crisp, country air to you.

Notice the little bee flying where the silo is...

So many lovely zinnia colors to choose from.

The final bouquet as arranged by my mother (with Muffy the bear looking on).

Wishing you all a fruitful and happy start to the fall!

xo 

Ashley

Hoboken Secret Gardens Tour 2018

I have always wanted to attend the 'Hoboken Secret Gardens Tour', ever since I moved to Jersey City many years ago. I thought it was kind of magical to think that all of these hidden gardens were hiding behind brick and stone brownstone building facades.

This past Saturday my husband and I ventured out in the cold and sprinkles to visit 10 gardens situated all over Hoboken. I was surprised to find him almost more engaged than me! He treated the whole day like a scavenger hunt.

A clever idea to use stones instead of mulch

I love the church in the background. It looks so 'city'!!

 The gardens presented were very interesting because some were wild and some were meticulous. Some were modern, and others more old fashioned. It was really an interesting mix of hidden places to enjoy. 

This was my favorite garden - I loved everything about it. The pond, the swan stained glass windows outside and the Italian style balcony looking over the courtyard. So cool!

The tour was $25 per person - which benefits the Hoboken Historical Museum. I would definitely do it again, and hope there are even more gardens to see next year. Although it did take us a good 2 hours just to explore the 10 included.

If you live or love Hoboken, don't forget to purchase one of my Hoboken art prints - which is featured above in Sugar Suckle's new baking studio! Photo credit: Nadia Mian Photography.

xo Lady Lucas

Day 1: Zinnie's Garden Coloring Book Giveaway

Welcome to the #12DaysofCute Linzer Lane Blog Holiday Giveaway!

Today's Prize

One Digital Copy of Zinnie's Garden Coloring Book

20 page printable PDF coloring book perfect for kids or adults!

How to Enter

1) Leave a comment below stating why you love to garden, what your favorite flower is, or why you enjoy this blog!

2) Become a follower of Lady Lucas Art on Instagram

**OPEN TO US & INTERNATIONAL READERS - ALL YOU NEED IS AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO ENTER!!**

Winners Will Be Announced December 14, 2016

The Story Behind Today's Prize

In 2014 I moved to Salzburg, Austria with my husband. I was really taken with the quaint gardens in the area. It seemed like every family had a hut for pet rabbits, boots for gardening, and a bee skep sitting by their back door. It was charming! I was so inspired, I created this coloring book with the theme of spring and summer Austrian gardening in mind. An editor stopped by this very blog in 2015 and wanted to publish Zinnie's Garden Coloring Book for adults, but it was not detailed enough. I recreated the whole book into a more detailed version that ultimately become The Magical Garden Coloring Book (published in 2016 by Taunton Press).

Happy Holidays!

xo Lady Lucas

A Real Life Magical Garden

I spent a few months of my life last year working happily on 'The Magical Garden Coloring Book'. This past week, while visiting my parents, I realized they truly live within the real thing here in Lancaster, PA. Just wanted to share with you a few snaps of their magical yard with you:

Zinnie's Garden Pillowcase by Wonderland Interiors on Etsy

xo Lady Lucas

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