Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: The Flower Hour
“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”
Stop and Smell the Roses
Not my garden, I wish it was. From our visit yesterday to the Rose Garden at Point Defiance in Tacoma, a kaleidoscope of color and fragrance. The same rose garden in the picture below, taken by my great grandfather, O.T. Frasch, of his wife… Continue Reading “Stop and Smell the Roses”
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”
Ancient Bracken Ferns
Every year they pop up in my garden unbidden. Alone, they are gangly and peculiar looking though they’re interesting to watch unfurl. In mass, they look fine and I leave them alone where they fill in shady areas next to our driveway. Bracken ferns… Continue Reading “Ancient Bracken Ferns”
Cheerful Nature Shots
It’s cold and rainy here in the Great Northwest so I thought I’d cheer us up with some nature shots. How about a doggie enjoying sunset at Cannon Beach. Not mine, but wouldn’t it be nice? Here’s a chubby Robin looking quite dapper! This… Continue Reading “Cheerful Nature Shots”
April is for Tulips – At Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
No, you’re not mistaken, I already shared from this year’s Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. But did you think all those tulips could be contained in a single post? Of course not! So I’m back with a few more for #TheFlowerHour. You’d never know from… Continue Reading “April is for Tulips – At Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm”
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”
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