Spring Beauties
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' We are experiencing a rare day for June - drizzle and cool temps. But oh, things will change this weekend with 93 predicted for Sunday. I'm not looking forward to that. We decided to take a break from the garden today because of the weather and the fact that we've been working our butts off. Our garden will be on the HPSO Study Weekend tour at the end of the month so there is much to get done. I would normally schedule tours of our garden now in early June because I feel that it the peak time ( (and you can make individual appointments). For the Study Weekend tour, thank goodness for hydrangeas to give them something to look at! I've been filling holes and pots, Michael has been pruning and dead-heading. A few days ago, we completely redid a rock retaining wall which just about did us in. The weather has been lovely and I do hope the heat spell is a short-lived one. Here are some highlights in the garden now. Peony 'White Cap' Ros...
Like Michael, I would have anxiety issues about traveling in the mountains in the winter as well. I dislike snow, especially driving in it. We visited Leavenworth in May several years ago, and it was a unique experience. I don't remember it being particularly crowded, but you were there during the holidays. I hope you get to see more of the Seattle/Tacoma area soon, maybe a trip north for the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival in February?
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that if there wasn't such a crowd it would be an enchanting little village. Must be all the shops were owned by one person and they bought from the same vendor for all. Too bad. They should try different vendors. Oh well I imagine it was nice getting out of routine for a couple of days. Too bad Michael can't take the mountains. The other side is quite a different drive. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteYes, the difference between eastern and western Oregon and Washington is a little mind-boggling. And then to have the amazing Colombia River Gorge between them! Though I'm glad to be away from the traffic of Portland, I do miss the geographical diversity of Oregon. Glad you got to do a little exploring!
ReplyDeleteIts nice to get away sometimes, and if visiting friends are the motivating factor, so be it. I've experienced Leavenworth in summer, many years ago. The scenery is spectacular, no matter the season. Although I being around snow, I do love the snow pictures you shared.
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