Fresh from the Garden
In this bouquet I included mophead hydrangea, oak leaf hydrangea, astrantia, ferns, strawberry greens, meteor shower verbena, shasta daisies, and a spray of pale pink roses.
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Snow & Ice
Fluctuating temperatures left icicles on gutters and foliage that sparkled when the sun came out.
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…