How I became a Northwest Gardener

When I was a small child growing up in the country my parents showed us the gift of nature. The love of the outdoors was taught to us everyday. We had the most beautiful garden and fenced yard, carefully tended by my mother. She had so many wonderful varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees. Every color of the rainbow, in every season also. In the middle of this garden, my brothers and myself had a swing set and sandbox. Every child's dream! We would be outside from right after breakfast till almost dark. It was our " Garden Wonderful" I can remember picking blooms from this garden and replanting them in our sandbox. Oh, we liked that... we thought we were growing those pretty flowers! The days of summer were always a delight in that lovely garden. We were so fortunate to spend our time there learning of nature. Every spring day, I can hardly wait to pull a weed, trim a tree or plant a flower in my "Garden Wonderful" Nature is truly a blessing.

Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii

The Iolani Palace, in Honolulu Hawaii is now on the registry of Historic Places. It is open for tours and is a must see on your next visit. A great place to stop and take a photo...

Surfer Gals in Hawaii, 1938

This is the ultimate " Surfer Girl" Hawaii photo... it was taken in 1938 for a National Geographic magazine. They were the best... Just shows that we women can do what ever we set our mind to accomplish! One of my very favorite Hawaiiana photos....

Hana Coastal Scenery, Maui Hawaii

Fab Hana, Hawaii.... been there so many years ago... still a rare beauty!

Purple Rhododendron

Blooming now in the Pacific Northwest.... gorgeous!

Kingston, Washington Wood Carvings

Kingston, Washington classic wood carvings... something really nice to see... great folk art in the Pacific Northwest... great place to see some unique art!

Kwanzan Cherry Tree, blossoms

This lovely variety is a favorite spring blooming tree. It is named after a mountain in Japan. Kwanzan Mountain... a truly beautiful scenic place... just like this tree. An ever lasting favorite of mine! Enjoy ever spring...

The Rosegarden at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington

This rose garden is a true favorite of the northwest garden crowd. You can walk or drive and see these bountiful roses in all stages of blooming. A delightful place to spend a an afternoon admiring nature at its best! The zoo is fun too! Located in Tacoma, Washington. Season passes are available to the zoo. But the gardens are free! Enjoy...