Category: Gardens

Gardens and Gardening

More Daffodils – I couldn’t resist

Back by popular demand, I couldn’t resist posting a few more pictures of the wonderful daffodils of the Skagit Valley.  And why not?  I found row, upon row of the happy yellow flowers next to dirt roads meant for walking, at Roozengarden. For Cee’s… Continue Reading “More Daffodils – I couldn’t resist”

A Road Trip and Daffodils

There’s nothing better than a road trip and after a long winter we were overdue. So we headed north to Bellingham, my old college town near the Canadian border, and one of our favorite places. The drive was wonderful, especially as we stopped by… Continue Reading “A Road Trip and Daffodils”

Garden Art

I’m so glad that spring is here and I’ll be spending more time in my garden; not an ordinary garden but one full of treasures most of them installed by my creative husband.  Though we do have a wood burning stove, the logs below… Continue Reading “Garden Art”

A Saturday in the Garden

The weather has turned at long last and spring is finally here.   And there’s nothing more I’d rather do on a Saturday then spend such a day in the garden with the boys.  The pretense is gardening and I will do some of… Continue Reading “A Saturday in the Garden”

Spring and Winter in the Garden

Sorry for another weather post but this morning we woke up to more of the white stuff.  It’s pretty, but c’mon now, isn’t it time for spring yet? I thought so earlier this week and managed to do some work in the garden with… Continue Reading “Spring and Winter in the Garden”

Snow Day in the Garden

The snow arrived on little cat feet yesterday then mounted a lion-size assault overnight, so we woke to this. Like most Seattleites I was thrilled as it seemed winter had been passing us by. Parents called in, schools were closed and social media lit… Continue Reading “Snow Day in the Garden”

Hummingbirds in the Garden

After weeks of rain we finally woke to clear skies and sunshine and I headed out back to catch the sunrise in the garden. While thus loitering in my bathrobe a male Anna’s Hummingbird showed up ready for breakfast quite unafraid. Excited, I snapped… Continue Reading “Hummingbirds in the Garden”

Frosted Over at Bellevue Botanical Garden

This morning we woke to clear skies, cold temperatures and heavy frost.  I had to go to Bellevue for an appointment and stopped by Bellevue Botanical Garden on the way home to get my steps in for the day (the Fitbit seems to be… Continue Reading “Frosted Over at Bellevue Botanical Garden”

A Cat’s Day in the Garden

“Good morning boys,’” I say. “Winter is on the way. Time to clean up the fall garden.” Tiger’s ready. Benji too. “Benji,  it looks like we have an intruder.  You know what to do.” And he does. Then we tackle the garden beds.  Tiger… Continue Reading “A Cat’s Day in the Garden”

Sun Rising over the Garden

This morning while I was waiting for my coffee to brew I noticed how beautiful the sun’s rays appeared over the garden. Tiger and Benji enjoyed it too. and told me so. ~ Good Morning from Susanne, Tiger and Benji