~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #147: Gardens ~


Amy invites us to walk through gardens this week. Though I have enjoyed other public gardens, the one I love most is the one I have created over the thirty plus years I’ve lived at my home in Vancouver, WA. Here are a few highlights.

Mexican Orange – Choisya ternata framing Lilac

Above, spring blooming shrubs along the front gardens by the street, below a foundation planting of large Rhododendron bloom in the front yard. After the Rhododendrons fade, a glory of mop-head Hydrangea provide interest all summer into fall.

Rhododendron

The pond and water stream are a major feature in the back yard. Comfy outdoor furniture is available to lounge in the shade.

Pond and water feature.

Below, three shots of the view north from the pond sitting area.

Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’
Native Bleeding Heart Dicentra formosa
Coral Bells Huechera

But wait! There’s more! However, I am out of time, so if you are interested in seeing more of my gardens, browse through my blog and enjoy.

Setting sun light filtered through water sprinkling into pond. Natural air conditioning

Wishing everyone safe harbor, as we navigate onward. Please get vaccinated and until then, mask-up and stay safe.🐾

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7 Responses to ~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #147: Gardens ~

  1. restlessjo says:

    It’s a lovely space, Linda, and space is the operative word, because mine is tiny 🙂 🙂

  2. Congratulations for this spectacular garden. I wish you many happy moments with it. The last shot is amazing.

  3. Leya says:

    A relaxing beauty, Lindy! Water makes everything alive too!

  4. These look beautiful.

  5. Janice says:

    Beautiful gardens photos! The flowers must be intoxicating in spring.

  6. M.B. Henry says:

    Those hydrangeas are just gorgeous

  7. Ralph Becker says:

    Beautiful Like you.

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