My sister Jo is traveling in Nova Scotia, in Canada, and saw a number of beautifully rusting boats in the village of Marie Joseph. And what a sky! I took the liberty of sharing this one with you.

Rusty old boat against a very dramatic sky in the village of village of Marie Joseph in Nova Scotia

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At a spectacular private garden in Shorewood, south of Seattle. The garden’s owner thought it needed so much work. Gardeners!

Purple sage and tall pink sedums in this brilliant flower border in late August

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In a friend’s garden, magnificent and simple Japanese anemones. And a bonus shot!

Brilliant yellow-orange centers on ruffly white petals make this a late-summer favorite

Flower buds emerging from the back of a Japanese anemone flower

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A friend does a really good job with Stargazer lilies. By the way, a great discussion of how these were bred in the fascinating book I’m reading, Flower Confidential.

Showy and fragrant Stargazer lilies in the garden

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My fave haunt in Seattle: the hidden gem, the Volunteer Park Conservatory. If you get a chance to go there for a special evening event, do it!

Peace lilies and dracenas in the Palm House in the Conservatory

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Sunset at the Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory . Scenic bliss.

A rainbow of outdoor plantings set off Seattle’s hidden gem, the Volunteer Park Conservatory

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White phalaenopsis orchids blooming magnificently in the Volunteer Park Conservatory  in Seattle, WA.

Macro of moth orchids in flower at the Conservatory in Seattle

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On the road back from Anacortes on Sunday, a chunk of a rainbow at dusk.

Rainbow over Interstate 5 north of Seattle, Washington

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While visiting Anacortes, WA last weekend, we saw the most amazing natural rock mosaic structures in Causland Memorial Park. This appears to be a performance space.

Remarkable rock mosaic structure at Causland Memorial Park in Anacortes, WA.

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Love the sky reflection in these windows, downtown in Anacortes, WA.

Arched windows reflect the sky on a beautiful summer day in Anacortes, WA.

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