gaithersburg: Happy Hour at Downtown Crown Wine & Beer, Gaithersburg, MD
- 05/04/17 10:08 AM
Happy Hour at Downtown Crown Wine & Beer, Gaithersburg, MD Chef Dolores and I enjoyed a happy hour visit to Downtown Crown Wine & Beer at 303 Copley Pl., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Phone: 301-330-7010. Dolores liked the La Crema Chardonnay and I enjoyed two beers, Macadocious Maibock from Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring, MD and Stone Lukcy Basartd (Lucky Bastard) from Stone Brewing in Escondido, CA. Both were very good. Click on the above link to visit the website. You will definitely want to visit for a happy hour. Poppy, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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gaithersburg: Daisy, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4308
- 05/03/17 01:49 PM
Daisy, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4308 The clean and simple beauty of daisies can add much to your home garden. It is time for me to select some more plants for our Kentlands home garden. Daisy, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4308 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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gaithersburg: Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4318
- 05/02/17 08:43 AM
Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4318 Clematis plants are popular in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The vines and flowers are frequently seen on the white picket fences which surround many of the homes. Many colors are available. They are fun to photograph. Subhash Sharma "This cute Clematis comes from a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Their garden hybrids have been popular among gardeners, beginning with Clematis × jackmanii, a garden standby since 1862; more hybrid cultivars are being produced constantly. They are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Most species
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gaithersburg: Spiderwort, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4320
- 05/01/17 09:29 AM
Spiderwort, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4320 The strangely named spiderwort flowers are common in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. They are small and easy to miss if you are not paying attention during your photowalks through the neighborhood. "The three-petaled spiderwort flowers are usually blue to purple, but may also be pink, white or red. They only remain open for a day (blooming in morning hours and closing at night), but the multiple flowers will continually bloom for up to four to six weeks in summer. The plant’s foliage consists of arching grass-like leaves that will grow about a foot or
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gaithersburg: Spiraea, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4312
- 04/30/17 12:51 PM
Spiraea, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4312 Spiraea are popular ornamental plants in Kentlands, our home neighborhood within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The flowers are in very small clusters and you may miss some of the beauty if you are not looking closely. Subhash Sharma "These colourful Spiraea flowers come a genus of about 80 to 100 species of shrubs in the family Rosaceae native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest diversity in eastern Asia. They are used as ornamental plants in temperate climates. Native Americans found S. douglasii useful for making brooms and hanging seafood to cook Spiraea contain salicylates.
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gaithersburg: Spider Flower, Cleome hassleriana, Kentlands Photowalk IMG 0116
- 04/24/17 09:14 AM
Spider Flower, Cleome hassleriana, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD USA IMG 0116 I enjoy photowalks through Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. If is fun to capture the colors of the season with your camera. Subhash Sharma "These nice looking Spider flowers (Cleome hassleriana) also called Spider plant are native to southern South America in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southeast Brazil and because of their lovely colour are also called 'Pink Queen' despite the fact that some species of this plant also have flowers of purple, pink, or white colours." Mr. Sharma is a Facebook friend from India. He now lives
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gaithersburg: Daffodils, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD IMG 2906
- 04/24/17 08:22 AM
Daffodils, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD IMG 2906 Daffodils are among the first flowers to enjoy during spring photowalks in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Subhash Sharma "Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, these lovely daffodils are virtually synonymous with spring. Though their botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes called jonquils, and in England, because of their long association with Lent, they’re known as the “Lent Lily.” Lore connecting the daffodil to not only a sign of winter’s end but a lucky emblem of future prosperity is found throughout the world. In Wales, it’s said if you spot the first daffodil of the season,
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gaithersburg: Rose of Sharon, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD USA IMG 0112
- 04/17/17 08:11 AM
Rose of Sharon, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD USA IMG 0112 Rose of Sharon is a popular shrub in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The name may be confusing to some because this is not a rose and these are not rose bushes. Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, is a flowering shrub that can reach the height of a small tree. They have a long summertime blooming period. By the way, cuttings can be used in vase arrangements. This is the national flower of South Korea. Subhash Sharma "Despite it's confusing name this 'Rose of Sharon' looks quite exquisite.
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gaithersburg: Buddleia, Butterfly Bush, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD
- 04/15/17 08:48 AM
Buddleia, Butterfly Bush, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD The Butterfly Bush is a colorful fast growing deciduous shrub with masses of long spiked blossoms that bloom from summer to fall in our area. The flowers are available in several colors but butterflies tend to prefer the lavender/pink color. This is not a host plant for butterfly reproduction but provides nectar to adult butterflies. Subhash Sharma "This Buddleia, Buddleja or Butterfly bush with about 140 different varietiescomes from genus Buddleja in the Buddlejaceae family of plants endemic to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It’s generic name was bestowed by Linnaeus posthumously honouring Reverend Adam
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gaithersburg: Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- 03/15/17 11:34 AM
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gaithersburg: Kentlands Winter Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD
- 01/08/17 02:03 PM
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gaithersburg: Holiday Photographs: Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- 12/06/16 11:12 AM
Holiday Photographs: Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland We always advise home buyer clients to take walks through the neighborhoods they are considering for their home purchase. It is a good way to see what is offered in the area and it is a good way to meet neighbors. We live and work in an ideal community in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. Gaithersburg is an unusual city in that it is debt free and the city provides high quality services to the residents. Our Kentlands neighborhood has a neo-traditional design that is ideal for walking. Lighted sidewalks line both sides of the streets and
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gaithersburg: Caretaker's Home, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 2233
- 11/16/16 03:53 AM
Caretaker's Home, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 2233 Kentlands, our home neighborhood, is a planned neo-traditional community located within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Before development, Kentlands was an estate property with a mansion and substantial outbuildings including the Caretaker's Home which is now a personal residence. This is one of the properties that adds character to our community. This blog is being submitted as an entry in the ActiveRain Photography Contest being sponsored by Dick Greenberg this month. This is for the Real Life, Miscellaneous category. Caretaker's Home, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 2233 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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gaithersburg: Autumn Colors in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- 11/05/16 11:20 PM
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gaithersburg: Aster, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 6041
- 11/05/16 06:31 AM
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gaithersburg: Lily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 4434
- 10/06/16 08:16 AM
Lily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 4434 When you live in Kentlands, a neo-traditional planned community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland you are tempted to take photowalks on a regular basis to enjoy the beautiful flowers and plants. Kentlands is one of the preferred communities for families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.
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gaithersburg: Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4499
- 10/04/16 06:43 AM
Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4499 I do not have a long walk to photograph the flowers in our home garden in Kentlands, within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4499 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-250, 30 mm, No Flash Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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gaithersburg: Autumn Flowers in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- 10/04/16 01:33 AM
Autumn Flowers in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland When the end of the growing season is near, there are fewer flowers to enjoy and photograph as I take my photowalks through Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg. For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned neo-traditional community that is one of the favorite areas for families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC. Dahlia, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_8048 Tangerine Gerbera Daisy, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_8046 Gazania, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_8047 Pansy, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_8043 Rose, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_8042 Dahlia, Kentlands, Flowers
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gaithersburg: Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG_0922
- 08/23/16 04:59 AM
Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG_0922 Dahlias are a good selection for home gardens in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dahlias provide flowers to cut and most of the plants will keep blooming until the first frost that usually takes place in October. Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG_0922 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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gaithersburg: Trellis Magnolia, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD IMG_0929
- 08/23/16 04:04 AM
Trellis Magnolia, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD IMG_0929 We have a trellis magnolia in our home garden and I fully appreciate the pure white blossoms for an occasional photograph. This is a good way to have a magnolia in your garden without taking the space of a full sized tree. Trellis Magnolia, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD IMG_0929 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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