It was scrumptious.

Roast turkey surrounded by red grapes and sage leaves from my garden

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Roses against a sunny summer sky.

Double Delight roses blooming in July in my garden

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A peek at July in the garden.

Hosta bud beginning to develop

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From the archives, a July garden tour of a fabulous hydrangea collection in Federal Way, WA.

Hydrangea blossoms with purple petals and light yellow centers

Unusual hydrangea with dark magenta petals with white border

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So delicate, so pretty. Summer flowers are so delightful on a cold and dark day like today.

A mass of small pale begonia flowers with delicate red edges

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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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I admit this is from late October, but there are still pretty leaves out there, just not much sunshine lately.

Sunshine streaming through maple leaves in fall’s bright colors

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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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I don’t know what kind of lilies these are, but they pair so well with red dahlias in this October bouquet.

Hot colors in fall bouquet wrapped in white paper at Pike Place Market in Seattle

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From an October visit to Flower Row in Pike’s Place Market in Seattle:

Petals looking like flames in red, orange and yellow dahlia bouquets

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