I know the left one is an orchid, and I think the other one is a kind of protea, but not sure. Anyone? At Seattle’s Northwest Flower & Garden show, on now. #NWFGS

Fascinating flower forms in this tropical arrangement at NWFGS

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From the archives, a sunset looking out to Vashon Island near Seattle, taken at Highline Community College.

Sunset over Puget Sound, overlooking Vashon Island and the Olympic Mountains behind it.

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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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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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At the Seattle Art Museum recently I stopped to take a photo of a favorite exhibit: “Inopportune: Stage One,” also known as Tumbling Tauruses. I always like viewing this explosive-looking sculpture from the side, for some reason. Now I read it’s coming down soon. Go see them before they are gone!

Cars sculpture at the Seattle Art Museum.

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The days are actually getting longer.

Winter sun sets behind bare tree on hillside

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From my June 2013 garden…

Dark red Asiatic lily blooming in June in my Seattle garden

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A couple of years ago everything came together in my back yard. Here’s to June and flowers!

A rainbow of flowers bloom in the June garden in the Pacific Northwest

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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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