More from the Soos Creek garden in Auburn, WA. The foliage on this shrub is so showy it’s like flowers!

Red-leafed new growth looks like flowers, on a variegated pieris, in the Soos Creek garden in Auburn, WA

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I’ve seen fern fronds in curls as they unfurl, but never a seahorse shape!

Native fern unfurling in a seahorse shape at Schmitz Preserve Park in West Seattle, WA

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On my birthday recently we went hiking in a delightful piece of old forest right in West Seattle, Schmitz Preserve Park. So very beautiful, and the fabulous weather didn’t hurt one bit.

Sky and trees reflected in forest stream in Schmitz Park in Seattle

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I do love dandelions, but not in my own yard. These were by the side of the road near my Seattle home.

Brilliant yellow dandelions bloom in early April

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The bright sun in Mexico makes the bright colors look just right. Here are just two scenes, could post dozens.

Stacks of neatly folded, colorful fabric on display in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Dizzying array of colorful handcraft items for sale in San Miguel

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While I was visiting my sister in San Miguel in central Mexico, we took a drive to drop someone off who lives in a small village in the country, el campo.

There was unseasonal rain recently fallen, and more coming to this plowed field

Organ cactus, called that because it resembles the pipes of a musical organ, is commonly used as a fence.

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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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The floral displays at the NWFGS might be my favorite part of the show—especially since they are in the lobby, with lots of natural light. Here’s a lovely bouquet, so subtle and Seattle in its use of green elements.

Subtle tones of green plus accents in this arrangement at NWFGS

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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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Not sure the real name of these headpieces for little girls playing dress up, but I know if I was five I sure would want one! Later: They are called Fairy Crowns.

Rainbow display of ribbon crowns at Pike Place Market in Seattle

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