So much to see in this little botanic garden. Enjoy an early autumn walk with me - the micro, the macro, the sublime.
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Flowery Friday
An afternoon hike led to a sweet estate garden out in the 'burbs.
Wordless Wednesday
May in our Portland garden.
Orange You Glad?
After that first sighting, orange started popping out at me. I could see it from a block away, waving me down, "Look at me! Look at me!" But it's funny how once you start looking for something, you start seeing it all the time.
Past is Present at Catherine Creek
Basalt cliffs rose up straight up before us, and I imagined the floods advancing and receding repeatedly at the end of the Ice Age, the entire area being underwater, wiping out whatever was here before.
Among the Wildflowers
I spent April chasing Oregon's elusive wildflower bounty, hoping to catch the brief moment in time when tight little buds transform into fields of color.
Coast Starlight
The Coast Starlight train trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara is a beautiful nine hours long. I had frequently traveled up and down the U.S. west coast, but the train was just never as cheap or quick or convenient as flying or driving. But when all you have is time...
A Walk at Summer’s End
Looking for color in the Dog Days of summer.
Rivers and Roads PDX 