A rainy day in Ellensburg, WA.

Moody skies at the Ellensburg, Washinton old grain elevator building

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Our little getaway to Port Ludlow WA last week had mostly sunny weather, but even the gray skies were scenic in this view of Puget Sound.

Trees, water and sky in nature’s monochrome

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We actually ate in a restaurant on our Port Ludlow getaway. What a thrill.

An actual rose on the table at Fireside Restaurant in Port Ludlow

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A lovely and scenic winter drive in the Olympic Peninsula earlier.

View of Hood Canal in Washington

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The fog was heavy, early this morning in my garden.

A January day in the Pacific Northwest

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A very fine winter scene of the melting snow by a relative who lives on the East Coast. I love this image!

Melancholy winter landscape by Margit Mickelson

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A snowy morning, and sledders in a brief break in the white stuff falling. Note the slate gray color of  the clouds behind the trees!

Sledders near my house today

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“And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not!'” This is one of my favorite quotes from the Bible. Especially good for this year, these times. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Angel sculpture at the Cloisters in New York City

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An exciting thing happened. Someone sent me a gift of 11 air plants! I’ve kept some air plants alive for a few years so I’m pretty sure I know what to do with them, but I’m hoping these don’t need unusual care. What I know to do is soak them for half an hour once a week (upside down so their little butts are in the air), shake off excess water, and keep on a bright windowsill with lots of air circulation. Makes sense, right? Anyone out there know what kinds these are? I’ve included a picture with numbers to help you tell me what’s what if you know. Thanks in advance!

All probably some kind of tillandsias???

Know any names? Please post in comments. Thanks!

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I’ve been taking photos out my front window this whole season. Yesterday, just before a big rain started, it looked like this.

My Seattle WA front yard right before a big rain

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Rose gardeners PSA: If it’s going to rain big, go out there and cut your opened roses for bouquets. They’ll just get ruined if you leave them out there.

Rain is coming. Might as well cut roses and bring inside.

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The recent snow was beautiful in the garden.

Fresh snow on the branches of the dogwood tree with hydrangea plants underneath

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