"As I work among my flowers, I find myself talking to them, reasoning and remonstrating with them, and adoring them as if they were human beings. Much laughter I provoke among my friends by so doing, but that is of no consequence. We are on such good terms, my flowers and I."
On July 15, 2011 we boarded a research vessel in New Castle, NH and headed for Appledore Island for a guided tour of Celia Thaxter's Garden.
Celia Laighton Thaxter (June 29, 1835 - August 25, 1894) was a witer of poetry and stories. She was also a gardener. Her Garden has been restored and maintained by the
Shoals Marine Laboratory who hosted the tour.
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| Ginny and Susan aboard the R/V Gulf Challenger. This was a research vessel and had no seating but the ride was enjoyable the weather was perfect. |
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| Docking at the Shoal's Marine Laboratory at Appledore Island |
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| They were very strict about this tour, I was not allowed to wander off on my own to snap photos. |
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| The gulls had NO FEAR of people and we were encouraged to wave our hands above our heads to discourage them from unloading on us. |
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| One of the students trapped this critter for study. |
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| A view of the hotel on Star Island, one of the nine islands that comprise the Isle of Shoals. |
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| Research is done above and below the water |
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| Young Gulls show off their new bands. Absolutely no fear, these guys run the island. |
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| Family cemetery |
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| Three bin composting, |
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| More gulls |
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| My sister Susan standing the location shown in one of the paintings of Childe Hassam |
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Celia Thaxter's Garden, 1890, by Childe Hassam
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| This Gladiolus escaped the garden and in my opinion looks better here. |
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| Midsummer in full flower |
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| Celia became the hostess of her father's hotel, The Appledore House. This cove was a popular place for swimming because as a sheltered area it would warm up a bit. |
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A spotting tower from WWII is an imposing structure.
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| Specimens |
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| I didn't have $150 to spend |
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