Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Gardens
Let’s Go Visit the Tulip Fields!
There’ll be no Tulip Festival this year and you already know why!Ā But that doesn’t prevent us from traveling back in time to last year’s festival in Washington’s Skagit Valley, where fortunately I took enough pictures at Roozengaarde to have plenty more to share… Continue Reading “Let’s Go Visit the Tulip Fields!”
Let’s Go Visit the Daffodils!
At least virtually!Ā It was a year ago that we went to see the daffodils in bloom in Skagit Valley, the first time ever, though I’ve lived in Washington my whole life! We made the journey 60 miles north of Seattle to Roozengaarde, which… Continue Reading “Let’s Go Visit the Daffodils!”
Welcome to my Garden!
Good morning!Ā And to all of you who are housebound, welcome to my garden! That includes you hummingbirds – you are welcome to stop by for a bath anytime! š ~ Susanne
FOTD – Azaleas Heralding Spring!
I thought we could use some early spring cheer and I found it in my backyard where the azaleas are starting to bloom. For Cee’sĀ Flower of the Day Photo Challenge ~ Susanne
The Beautiful Rhododendron! Washington’s State Flower
We tend to take for granted what we have in abundance, and in Washington the rhododendron is abundant- not to mention hard to spell. š And it brings back memories too.Ā Of traveling to grandma’s house and counting the rhodies we saw in the… Continue Reading “The Beautiful Rhododendron! Washington’s State Flower”
Summer Wishes
As winter drags on and spring seems out of reach I’m already wishing for summer so I can revel in the garden soak in the sunshine and rest in the shade by the stream. For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Summer Scenes. ~ Susanne
Winter Clouds and Fragrant Blooms
I was working on another post when I looked out my office window and saw clouds exploding against the blue sky. There were birds singing and a sweetness in the air as I walked to the end of the street to enjoy the show.… Continue Reading “Winter Clouds and Fragrant Blooms”
Cheered by Vibrant Colors
I’m looking outside my window this morning.Ā The sky is milky and somber and there’s rain in the forecast. Maybe till next April. So for Cees’ Fun Foto Challenge, I went through my archives looking for color.Ā And found sunshine.Ā In a sunflower standing… Continue Reading “Cheered by Vibrant Colors”
Life and Maintenance in the December Garden
While the rest of the country has been hammered by winter, here in the Great Northwest I’m still working in the fall garden. Nothing major of course, just the ordinary maintenance that life requires. Our home is surrounded by evergreen trees – mostly Douglas-Firs… Continue Reading “Life and Maintenance in the December Garden”
Of Cats and Gardens
I couldn’t pass up the chance to share a few of my favorite photos in response to Sunday Still’s Photo Challenge. I’ll start with a picture of sweet Benji on my lap in the garden. Yes, it’s the same one that made it into… Continue Reading “Of Cats and Gardens”
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