A neighbor had a party today. What a day for it!

Cheerful red print oilcloth on the picnic table and a bouquet, all ready for guests

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Lavender grows very well in my yard. It even yields occasional volunteer plants!

Lavender blooming in my Seattle garden

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At Soos Creek Garden in Auburn WA, the rhodies and azaleas are at their peak.

Close up of white rhododendron flowers, with a blush of pink

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We used to have a horse pasture behind our backyard. Those days are gone. Hope Tawny is grazing happily somewhere wonderful.

Light brown rescue horse named Tawny grazes in the winter sunlight

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Happy New Year! Here’s to a fabulous 2016 for us all.

Forest path, with sunlight. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Welcome to 2016!

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When the sun comes out, even the simplest leaves are beautiful in their autumn glory.

Blueberry bush with red autumn leaves, and green fern in the background

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The lavender is looking particularly beautiful this warm year.

Magical lavender in the sunlight

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Yesterday was the warmest day of the year so far, over 70 degrees F and sunny. And it was my birthday! I celebrated by going outside and smelling the lilacs all blooming.

Close up of lilac panicle with double flowers

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Yesterday the apple trees began to bloom. I hope there are still apple flowers blooming when the rain stops next week.

Pink and white apple blossoms

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Winter is definitely still here in Seattle, but the bulbs are getting ready.

Green shoots of bulbs poke out of the soil in the Pacific Northwest in January

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