Looking back at some summer photos, found this glowing petunia.

Deep magenta and black petunia in a summer bouquet

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Springtime will come.

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

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Sometimes I like the emerging plants and buds better than the final thing. From the archives, hosta leaves unfurling in April.

Emerging variegated hosta foliage in April

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My rose garden last August

My rose garden in Seattle in August, dry grass and all

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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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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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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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