Spring purple Wood Violets

Wild purple Wood Violets are one of the first blooming flowers in the spring.  They grow easily in most areas, need some water, fairly good soil and modest sunshine.  This variety requires only minimal care, usually self-seeding.  This year the violets started blooming in January and will continue long into late spring.  Easy to grow and enjoy in the northwest gardens...Always a favorite!

Spring Northwest Gardens.

The arrival of Spring in a northwest garden represents the absolute freedom from the cold dark days of winter for our precious gardens.  Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, lilies, violets, iris and more awaken to the first glimpse of the sun streaming into the garden.  The same time year after year, amazing how the plants wake up when nature instructs them on their journey of blooming.

Winter in Washington State

Looking out my window today I see the most beautiful clouds, gray, blue, white...getting ready for a predicted wind storm coming in over the ocean. Can't even imagine how these clouds will bring mega rain and wind. The birds and flying, like nothing is changing. A very interesting day indeed. Washington state has so much raw and natural beauty to behold in every season. Today is no exception!  We are so blessed to have winter, even with a wind storm approaching. Just hoping not to lose our electricity! Winter in Washington.

Summer in the Pacific Northwest..

Today is one of the best days we've had in many months. It was such a long, cold and rainy winter in the Pacific Northwest. The garden is abundant and growing. I'm Happy!  Enjoy each and everyday, it is glorious!

Happy Holidays..

Holidays in the Northwest are always beautiful! Decorations and magical lights adorn many plants both indoors and outdoors. I always look forward to the lights on an evening drive. Enjoy the northwest nature each and every day.  Happy Holidays to all!

Bamboo and Peppermint in a Northwest garden. Summer!

Growing Bamboo and Peppermint in a bright and cheerful Northwest garden is very easy yet so wonderful.  Especially when the wind is gentle. The bamboo sways and moves easily on a summer evening giving a sense of peace and tranquility to any garden... and the scent of the peppermint makes for a divine end of the day...

Tide flats of Hood Canal...Washington state.

The lovely Tide Flats of Hood Canal Washington are a bit of a stretch to be called a garden.  They are only visible on a low tide. Today is an extreme low tide, all kinds of plant life are basking in the warm sunshine. Every variety of Seaweed, sea grasses, flowering northwest blooming water plants and more. A true feast for the avid nature explorer... My day is full of these lovely plants that only a few will see on any given day. Nature at its best!