Monterey Coast Tide Pools
On my recent holiday trip to the San Francisco Bay Area, I took a day trip to the coast with a dear friend. We stopped at various beaches near Asilomar in Monterey and explored the lively tide pools, filled with…
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Fall Colors
Fall is here and the colors are changing rapidly. Here are some photos I’ve taken near the house.
Read MorePortland—Bridal Veil Falls
Mass of ferns at Bridal Veil Trails on the way to picturesque Bridal Veil Falls
Read MorePortland—Vista House Scenic Corridor
Amazing views of the Columbia River from Vista House overlook, not far from Portland, Oregon
Read MorePortland—Latourell Falls
Latourell Falls, near the Columbia River in Oregon—not far from Portland
Read MorePortland—Nob Hill Neighborhood
Cute statue in Nob Hill neighborhood—Portland, Oregon
Read MoreWest Coast Train—Seattle to Portland
Took a train from Seattle to Portland
Read MoreUW Cherry Blossoms—Spring 2021
Spring cherry blossoms at University of Washington
Read MoreWashington Park Arboretum (part II)
After gathering ideas from the Winter Garden in Washington Park Arboretum (see Washington Park Arboretum, part I), I explored the rest of the park. I found structural art in a few bare Japanese Maples and a very peaceful reflective pond.…
Washington Park Arboretum (part I)
As I develop my gardens, one of my goals is to enhance their aspect during the cold months. With at least half of the property surrounded by maples, it can get pretty bare and drab. after learning about the winter…