At Pike Place Market in Seattle, sweet pussy willows.

Soft and fuzzy pussy willows show spring is coming

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From a February visit to Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory, some pink or peach-colored begonias.

Tender pink petals of a begonia plant in the Conservatory

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There was a sunbreak recently (a very Seattle thing) and I went outside to work in the garden. The bulbs are starting! Behind the tulip sprouts are bluebells starting up.

Tulip sprouts emerging in early February in Seattle

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From late last summer, a look at some colorful dahlias, courtesy Pike Place Market in Seattle.

A rainbow of colors in a mass of late-summer dahlias

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I think the white part is the anther. See the post a couple down from here to view this flower.

Stamens of red amaryllis flower with white anthers

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A mini garden tour yesterday at a friend’s garden in Kent, WA, taking advantage of no rain falling. She has so many beautiful hellebores.

Pale pink hellebores bloom on a wet January day in the Pacific Northwest

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From my June 2013 garden…

Dark red Asiatic lily blooming in June in my Seattle garden

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Browsing the archives on a gray and rainy day, found this pretty peony and Dutch iris bouquet for you.

Purple, white and yellow Dutch irises and a coral peony flower in a spring bouquet

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From the other side of the year, peonies from my garden.

Pink and white peonies in a glass vase on a black glass tabletop

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May your days be merry and bright…

Candle ornament decorates a Christmas tree

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