Tag Archives: pacific northwest

~ Sunrise Fence ~ Cee’s B&WPC – Fences & Gates ~

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Every time I see this gate on my walks from Beach Haven, I admire it’s simple, rugged beauty. Hope you enjoy one of my favorite places!

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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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~ A-Club Dinner – Chez Nous ~ WPC – Dinnertime ~

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

About four or five evenings a year, for the past twenty-seven years, a small group of friends have gathered to share a meal and discuss a book. Four couples gather at the hosts house (hosting is done in a round … 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.

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~ Herbs & Fleurs ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Future ~

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

In the background of this photo is a garden of roses and companion plants I created two springs ago. In the foreground is a ceramic pot ready to be filled with this years assortment of colorful annuals.   “Life is … Continue reading →

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~ Sunny Face – Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

     

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~ I’m Shocked! ~ Color Your World – Shocking Pink ~

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Flowers, flowers everywhere — and some of them shocking pink! Another reason to love spring!

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~ Primrose ~ In a Vase on Monday ~

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

After six days of sunshine, today is cooler with showers. My daffodils have faded and tulips are starting to bloom. Today’s vase is a small arrangement of Primula (primrose), Brunnera (small blue flowers) and Beesia (small white flowers), all hardy, … Continue reading →

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