The weather has been so very warm and sunny. I adore it but know the rhodies and dogwood won’t last long in this heat.

Pink dogwood at left, and red rhododendrons with pink weigela between them. Iris buds lower left.

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Here in Western Washington State, green with rhodies is the signature look for May. This is my backyard from my bedroom window yesterday morning.

Pink dogwood, red rhodies and lots of green in my backyard in the Seattle area in May

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I have a multi-graft plum tree, and the earliest section is blooming. Such a welcome sight. Happy Spring!

Early plum tree blossoms

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Parrot tulips drive me wild!

Blooming right now at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, pink and white parrot (fringed) tulips in spring sunshine

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The elevated viaduct in Seattle is slated to come down later this year. The views we will miss are not only of the water.

Pipes and steam and a strip of blue sky, from Seattle’s viaduct.

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Or perhaps you might say, Mt. Rainier is wearing a toupee? From the overlook near my house.

Clouds atop Mt. Rainier. Whooosh!

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Of all the winter holidays, the solstice is the one I await most eagerly. Happy return of the light to you and yours!

Happy Winter Solstice

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Finally got outside for a bit in the sunshine. This from the Winco parking lot in Kent.

Bare trees against a winter sky with some clouds at sunset

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Springtime will come.

Blue sky and white clouds behind a Japanese magnolia tree in springtime

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Roses against a sunny summer sky.

Double Delight roses blooming in July in my garden

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From a trip to the Cloisters in New York City, exactly two years ago; such a peaceful place.

Tree shadows against an arched walkway with a tile roof in the Cloisters in NYC

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Looking through the archives for some sunshine, found this one of magnolia branches against the sky, taken one April day. You’re welcome.

Brilliant sunshine shines through early magnolia buds and flowers

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