Daffodils in the Springtime!

These are some of the first spring flowers to arrive! The are colorful, lovely and last in a bouquet for a couple of weeks. They bring joy to our days, especially when you see a large field along the highway, a great breath of springtime!

Eijk Tulip

This is a long stem gracious pink tulip that is a rare beauty... It will bloom this spring to bring a smile to our face... Enjoy... from longfieldgardens.com

King Kamehameha Statue, Hawaii

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Boat on Hood Canal

This old abandoned rowboat on Hood Canal... Wow! Great scenic wonderland of beauty! Nature in all its finest! Close to home...photo from dayrecipe.com

Vancouver Botanical Gardens

This is one beautiful garden in Vancouver, British Columbia....

Point Defiance Park and Gardens from the air...

Lakewold Garden

This is the Knot Garden at Lakewold. A treat to see it in our northwest gardens. Located in Lakewood, Washington state.

Dale Chihully art glass

Northwest glass artist Dale Chihully has his art glass studio in Tacoma, Washington. It is a popular attraction for the local population and tourists as well. Very unique and so much to see... Truly amazing!

Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii

Point Defiance Park and Gardens

We have access to a great inter city park...Point Defiance Park and Zoo, located in Tacoma, Washington. A very popular section is the Japanese garden. Weddings and parties go on there all spring and summer. Very scenic location overlooking the bay.

Bronze Brown Bears

Bronze Brown Bears in Tacoma, Washington. They have been here along time, located at the Brown Bear carwash. Nice art in plain view.... surprise!

The Dancing Bear

The Dancing Bear, bronze statue in Windsor, California... lots of art and imagination, fun art!

Olympic Mountains, Washington

These are so majestic and bold. They are pure and raw natural beauty. The "Olympic Mountains" have graced the pacific northwest as a famous landmark for all to admire. We say we live in the shadow of the Olympics where I grew up. Always looking west to see the new snowfall.....

spring container gardening

If you are getting ready for spring gardening...this will give you some ideas, even if you do not have much room. It is fun and easy and ever so rewarding to plant and till the soil... even in a small space... it will help give you ideas to plant a smaller deck or porch garden... sterlingpots5.com

Orchids

This photo was taken at the Taipei airport... a vision for all of us to behold during airport visits....

Hawaii Orchids

These flowers are the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands, the life, culture, wisdom of all who visit .... The spirit of aloha lives with these lovely blossoms... each one is truly a unique part of nature in the islands... And yes, they really grow there!

Farm Kitchen, Poulsbo

Did not even know this was close by the little charming city of Poulsbo. They have parties of all kinds, including weddings. It is so beautiful and full of comforting country activities.They have a great website @ blog.farmkitchen.com Poulsbo is a grand tourist center, they have hotel, cafes, shops and great views of the Olympic mountains! Enjoy...

Harstine Gallery

This beautiful pottery is made on Harstine Island, Washington. It has and will be one of my favorites. Many years ago, I visited this special pottery studio on Harstine. A truly unique and very scenic place. If you get an opportunity to visit Harstine Island in Mason county, you will not be disappointed... Pure nature, as is visible in the pottery. Enjoy your day! www.harstinegallery.com