Tag Archives: spring flowers

Wide vistas and wet closeups

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

We had the most wonderful long Easter weekend with friends in their log cabin on the Deschutes River, near Mt. Bachelor. The weather was wonderful, and over the course of our stay, we both skied and paddled, ate and toasted … Continue reading →

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Little white flowers everywhere!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

When we bought our house, we found a number of Viburnums growing along the fence in the backyard, toward our neighbor on the west side. I’m not sure exactly what kind, but I’m guessing V. oculus. They are still there. Their arching … Continue reading →

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Blooms and foliage – April, 2016

Posted on April 14, 2016 by

Lack of time made me think it a good idea to make a mixed post of both the flowers and leaves of April, for everyone’s favorite monthly memes. Thanks to Carol of May Dreams Gardens for hosting Bloom Day, and also to … Continue reading →

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Random springiness on the First Day of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

So, it’s the First Day of Spring, they say. To me, it  seems half way over – I haven’t written a single post about the garden marvels I’ve come across this year. Oh well, better late than never. Here are a few – in no particular order… … Continue reading →

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Blooms and Foliage – May 2015

Posted on May 16, 2015 by

This month, to make up for lack of time, I will post a blend of blooms and foliage for the two mid-month memes I like to take part in. Thanks for hosting, Carol at May Dreams Gardens and Pam Penick at Digging . … Continue reading →

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An April flashback

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

April was horrendously busy, so I never got to show off the lovelies that were sprouting up here and there in the usual monthly memes. After positively balmy March weather, with the arrival of April, we regressed to more normal … Continue reading →

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March is the new April

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

Things are moving along at madcap speeds out there. If I miss a couple of days, I can always count on something having changed when I finally get out there. This time, there were Tulips among other treasures. And more blooming Clematis.   … Continue reading →

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