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Wednesday Vignette
Is this some sort of rain/sun shelter? Relieved to find this so that he could finally use his newfangled cellular telephone, Tom warms his hand in the plastic "DEX" (whatever that means) attachment....
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The Garden of Joan Baldwin and James Walsh
Back in June, I had the pleasure of visiting the Baldwin/Walsh garden in Bothell. "Our 1/3 acre of gardens have been named "Walshwin Gardens" by our friends.  the last 40+ years have seen many...
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(City) People's Progress
Back in February, Seattle's City People's Garden Store re-opened with new owners after having closed, everyone thought permanently, in December. Â Visiting shortly after the re-opening, (post here) I...
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In a Vase on Monday
In a Vase on Monday is hosted by the dedicated and talented Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Â Click here to join in the fun!On Sunday I stopped by one of my favorite places to dumpster dive for rocks....
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A June Visit to Sandra and Jerry Booren's Garden
"We have lived at this home since 1993 and have been developing the garden about that long."How I wish I could display empty beautiful pots like this. Â Somehow, mine always end up with plants stuffed...
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Wednesday Vignette
Wednesday vignette is hosted by Anna at Flutter and Hum. Â Click here to see more.Analog thoughts in a digital world? Â My neighbor and friend, Sandy's little free library offers food for thought in a...
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The Garden of Julie King and Paul Smith
Sometimes when approaching an open garden,  a single potted specimen can make an impression and pique one's interest.Another potted agave, Allium schubertii seed head, Ophiopogon planiscapus...
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Feeling Blue?
It's become a bit of a joke at our house. Â "Do you love me?"Â "What did you paint blue today?"Â I love color; bright, saturated, clashing color and my garden favorite for the last few years has been...
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In A Vase On Monday - More From The 'Hood
Just three tuberous begonia blooms make up today's offering. They're floating in a crystal bowl that was years-ago gift of neighbor and friend, Sandy.Looking on is my newest head planter with...
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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day August 2017
Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day is a meme hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens on the fifteenth of each month to allow bloggers from around the world to share what's blooming in their gardens. Having...
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Foliage Follow Up/Wednesday Vignette - Some Like it Hot!
Much of the foliage in my garden looks a bit weary of the heat and dry weather but some are looking positively radiant.Cacti and succulents love the heat. Â Notice the Yucca recurvifolia...
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Wendy Lagozzino's Garden
Back on the Northwest Perennial Alliance open garden trail on a sunny day at the beginning of June I visited the garden of Wendy Lagozzino."Welcome to the garden of a 117-year-old Queen Anne home."From...
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A Morning Walk in The Bresemann Forest
On Thursday Morning, after leaving one of the pups at our vet in Spanaway, Â I decided to explore Bresemann Forest. Â "This naturally wooded site is approximately 70 acres with a system of pedestrian...
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In A Vase On Monday - It's All About the Base
Many thanks to the dedicated and talented Cathy from Rambling in the Garden, host of In a Vase on Monday. Do click here to see what others are plunking in a container today.Sometimes on Sunday, I go...
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The Garden of John McWilliams and Tom Gorz
On a sunny Saturday at the beginning of July, I had the pleasure of visiting the garden of John McWilliams and Tom Gorz."We have worked on our small garden for more than 15 years. Â The focus has been...
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Wednesday Vignette - Celebrity Sighting
Wednesday Vignette is hosted by Anna at Flutter and Hum.  Click on over there to see what caught the eye of other participants.It's always nice to discover that a well-known figure shares an interest...
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The Garden of Greg Olsen & Avery Denise Armstrong
Back on July First Greg Olsen and Avery Denise Armstrong opened their garden for the Northwest Perennial Alliance and I was lucky enough to visit. Â The glare of late afternoon sun was not particularly...
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Late Summer In The Outlaw Garden
While the days are still warm, they are becoming noticeably  shorter, lawns are turning a bit less green (okay brown) and most of the perennial floral fireworks have fizzled.  Annuals are still...
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In A Vase On Monday
Many thanks to the creative and dedicated Cathy at Rambling in the Garden  for hosting In A Vase On Monday!  Be sure to use the link above to visit her blog and see what others have expertly arranged...
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Saturday Afternoon at Jungle Fever Exotics Nursery
Every great once in a while Jerry, the owner of Jungle Fever, takes a few hours off and I get to play at the nursery. Â Since it's a dream of mine to work at a nursery in retirement or own one if I ever...
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