I think a proper garden should have treasures hidden in it. Unexpected art, winding pathways, a nice garden bench. I was thinking about that this morning when I had my camera in hand and later this afternoon when I was viewing the world through someone else’s camera.
Through my camera:
There are salmon swimming upstream on the fence and on the wire support for my gladiolas…
So one is going east and the other one is headed west…
A frog in a planter…
A bunny by the bench…
A snake slithering through…
A hovering dragonfly…
A magazine rack with a glass top that needs to be repainted…
I kid you not. But then I just showed you the photo of it. I should be ashamed. That glass top has needed repainting for two summers and I have neglected to do it. I promise: this year I will repaint that glass top. Any ideas for what I can put in the magazine rack? I disdain plastic flowers so don’t even go there.
Through someone else’s camera:
After I took these photos, I went to see the Willy Wonka 40th Anniversary Sing Along at McMennamin’s Crystal Ballroom with my friend, Mary (and her adorable granddaughter, Joy). And I spied two more things I just need for my garden!
I need some of those giant amanita muscaria mushrooms.
And I need some of those narcissus tea cup flowers Willy Wonka drank out of (and then ate).
Now I just have to wrap my brain around how to make the giant mushrooms (without using styrofoam!). I think I can manage the tea cups – those are a matter of the right glue, the right cups and saucers and a stand to put them on.
Boy, am I glad I decided to think about hidden garden treasures today. It set me up for the afternoon’s delight and another craft project for the summer months.
And, yes, I think I will pass on the giant lollipops.
Jaci Dawn 
How about the giant Gummy Bears??? Thank you so much for coming along with Joy and I. I miss your company and your inspiration. I think I will allow a few more treasures in my garden, whether Jerry likes it or not!