Snow & Ice
Fluctuating temperatures left icicles on gutters and foliage that sparkled when the sun came out.
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The Snow Came
The snow came while I was out of town and temperatures dipped down into the 20s, which is unusual here. Fluctuating temperatures left icicles on gutters and foliage that sparkled when the sun came out. I caught bunny tracks in…
Fall Colors
Fall is here and the colors are changing rapidly. Here are some photos I’ve taken near the house.
Read MoreBouquet From the Garden
Made a bouquet from my garden with peonies, oriental poppy and hardy geranium
Read MorePlum Blossoms
Plum blossoms glowing in the sunlight
Read MoreColorful Abstract Watercolor & Ink Mobile
Created a mobile with abstract watercolor art
Read MoreFresh Blanket of Snow
First *real* snow of the season just north of Seattle—it’s still a novelty to me, and so beautiful
Read MoreBack Raised Garden
The back raised garden had a few large shrubs when I arrived–some were bare and one looked a bit sad with droopy dark green leaves. A deciduous fern was fading late in the season and there was a layer of…
Courtyard Garden
When I arrived, the courtyard garden was overly crowded and a bit of a mess. A couple plants dominated the space, making it feel heavy and dark. I’m intent on creating a woodland garden with dappled light–something to provide shade…
Plum Blossoms
Oddly, it snowed early today–big, fluffy flakes of snow. The weight of it even made the tall clump of bamboo slouch over, which is a new thing. Then, the sun came out, the snow quickly melted, and it felt odd…