Category Archives: nature

~ Peony, Rose and Pearls ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Peony are beginning to blossom and roses are budding out as we approach the end of April. My Rhododendrons are in full showy bloom, as are Azaleas and Vibernum. For today’s vase however, I’ve chosen Peony, Rose and Pearls! Paeonia … Continue reading →

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~ The Palouse ~ WPC – Abstract 2 ~

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Birdseye view of cultivated fields in the rolling hills of the Palouse. Abstract

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~ Salmon Creek @ Klineline Park ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Color Your World – Violet Red ~

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Who knew there are so many variations on the theme of red, blue and yellow! Hope you enjoy a splash of brightness.

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~ English Wood Hyacinth ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Several years ago, after unsuccessful attempts to add Bluebells to my gardens, I tried out what Breck’s calls English Wood Hyacinth (Hyacinthoides hispanica) and they have spread nicely, creating a splash of lavender, pink and white in the gardens at … Continue reading →

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~ In Lindy’s Garden Today ~

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Oh, my! Many perennial shrubs are blooming, while early emerging bulbs like daffodil, hyacinth and trillium are fading. My tulips are mid cycle, and Columbine are lifting their delicate faces to the sun. Sweet Woodruff on the side of the … Continue reading →

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~ Color Your World – Tropical Rain Forest ~

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

A rainy day in Vancouver, USA though our greens are usually more toward the yellow side of the spectrum.

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~ Royal Ten Tulips ~ In A Vase on Monday ~

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

These tulips are from the Holland America Flower Gardens in Woodland, Washington, where I visited yesterday. They are displayed in a pottery pitcher from The Right Place on Orcas Island. The pink blossoms are Royal Ten, but I’m unsure … Continue reading →

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~ Color Your World – Sunset Orange ~

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Tulips shots from my visit to the Woodland, Washington Tulip Festival this afternoon plus another gorgeous, lingering sunset over Waldron and Saturna Islands, from Beach Haven, Orcas Island.