Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Flowers
“D” is for Daylilies – and Danger to Cats
When I first heard that daylilies only blossom for one day, I thought, why bother? But then I saw them in mass, each bud seeming to wait their turn for glory. Beautiful together, and close up too, though I may have gotten carried away.… Continue Reading ““D” is for Daylilies – and Danger to Cats”
Looking for Red, White, and Blue midst the Gold
I went walking at Soos Creek Botanical Garden yesterday and found a lot of gold, especially in the Carlmas Long Border. But I was looking for red, white, and blue and found it scattered about in the form of brilliant red roses, white hydrangeas,… Continue Reading “Looking for Red, White, and Blue midst the Gold”
Beautiful Foxglove but Handle with Care
I love seeing Foxglove growing wild on country roads and I often stop by for a photo. Today, I went looking for some around town and found them near a transmission station where land had been recently cleared. They seem to spring up where… Continue Reading “Beautiful Foxglove but Handle with Care”
Just Another Walk in the Park – at Philip Arnold
Bob and I have taken to walking at a small local park near our home in Renton. It always was a pleasant place for a picnic, but a few years ago they upgraded the park and added a paved walking path that winds around… Continue Reading “Just Another Walk in the Park – at Philip Arnold”
Birds and Blooms – Busy as a Wren in my Garden
It was a busy week in the garden for the birds, though not for me and Benji – we preferred to watch. But back in the corner a family of Wrens have taken up residence in one of the nesting boxes on the shed.… Continue Reading “Birds and Blooms – Busy as a Wren in my Garden”
Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Is there anything more wonderful than walking among fields of tulips? We did that yesterday at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. It was marvelous. And just in case you didn’t get the message – Sharing one of my favorite places with… Continue Reading “Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival”
Dreaming of Lavender
I just saw a headline stating that basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot, due to a giant heat dome over most of the country. As I sit here gazing out the window, I see nothing but gray skies and rain. I… Continue Reading “Dreaming of Lavender”
Ranunculi Ranuncula! Joy is Everywhere!
I borrowed a bit of joy from the Italian song to celebrate the Ranunculus in my garden! Sharing this burst of sunshine with the #FlowerHour. 🙂 ~ Susanne
Sweet Happenings in the Garden
Another springlike day, and Tiger went out to enjoy; not bad for an 18-year-old cat. Benji is always game; not bad for a tripawd. Flowers are beginning to appear among the fallen leaves and pinecones, this a tiny Cyclamen; this a Lenten Rose. A… Continue Reading “Sweet Happenings in the Garden”
Daisies in the Grass
On today’s walk I noticed the grass arrayed with flowers – charming, tiny, flowers, common daisies. They grow unbidden, anywhere they choose, so small you may not even notice them at your feet. Today I did. Sharing for Terri’s #The-Flower-Hour-17 ~ Susanne
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