Sunday we decided to go to the Eastside. On tap for the day was Wells Medina Nursery, a visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden and Flower World. First up was Wells Medina Nursery. I was a little disappointed in it after … Continue reading →
Next up was Swanson’s Nursery. We wanted to time this to have lunch in their great Seasons Cafe. What a riot of color as we walked in – Primroses – Tulips – Daffodils – Hellebores. They also had a great … Continue reading →
Coffee shop at Sky Nursery The first nursery we visited was my local nursery – Sky Nursery. G worked at Sky for over 10 years before retiring. We have loved seeing how it has changed over the years. The biggest … Continue reading →
Our gardening friend from Spokane is visiting this weekend. He used to work with my husband at the old Seattle Garden Center in the Pike Place Market. He typically visits during the flower show but he was unable to … Continue reading →
Roosevelt Beach near Pacific Beach Washington The forecast for the weekend was excellent. We are having an early spring and the prediction was for sun and temperatures around 60 degrees. The drive to Ocean Shores takes about 2 1/2 hours … Continue reading →
Washington State has a very different coast than Oregon or California. The northern section of our coastline is the Olympic National Park; good areas for tide pools and headland trails to view sea stacks along isolated beaches. The southern area … Continue reading →
View over Elliott Bay from Centennial Park I have been wanting to walk along the waterfront. It is great walk no matter what time of the year but winter has its own magic. This walk is also a great way … Continue reading →
Helleborus x ballardiae “HGC Cinnamon Snow” Alas, I have been remiss at posting some of our walks and winter sightseeing. We did this several weeks ago and I’m post dating it for future reference. Late January has turned warm. It … Continue reading →
We are trying to get out and exercise more to get in shape. One of the best places is Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. It is an old quarry and has a great set of stairs for conditioning. We love the … Continue reading →
We are starting to hike more. Of course, it just depends upon the weather. The first of January was clear and cold but that did not stop us from getting out and doing a trail. I was not certain how … Continue reading →