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

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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~ Salmon Creek @ Klineline Park ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

 

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~ Color Your World – Violet Red ~

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

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 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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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