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Category Archives: Gardening
Still in bloom
Below you can see that a few roses on the 4th floor patio continue to treat us even in the cold January weather! In late February or early March, these floribunda and hybrid tea roses will be pruned way back … Continue reading
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Hibiscus on the 26th roof top – and more to come!
Thanks to Joan H.
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The Garden Song
Thanks to Bob P. Ed note: Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, and John Denver (and of course Peter, Paul & Mary) all recorded the “Garden Song”, though they were not the first. Seeger was known for performing it live and helped … Continue reading
Seattle University is in bloom!
A great nearby place to take a stroll
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The Yellow Rose of Texas!? Can it be? Beautiful roses blooming in our chilly Seattle weather!
Somehow, out on our patio in the Cascade Tower some roses are still in bloom. An explanation escapes me. Let’s just go with a miracle of nature (or climate change). At any rate, the two yellows and the Drop Dead … Continue reading
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Double Delight
Aptly named rose decorating the 4th floor patio in the Cascade Tower – a hybrid tea rose known both for its beauty and fragrance.
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Flower from Agave Parryi- acquired by the Conservatory 28 years ago. Dies after flowering.
Thanks to Mike Ca…
4th-floor garden at Skyline West
In case you missed the reception…. Looking northeast toward 8th Ave.
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Spectacular Hibiscus in our Roof Garden
Thanks to Ann M. Lots of buds still to open, so don’t miss this tropical beauty!
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For Flowers Lovers: Not Even Darwin Can Explain These….
Thanks to Sybil Ann. Scroll down to see these amazing creations.
Beauty on the 5th floor patio
One of the many nice design features of Skyline is the patio joining the CT and the Terraces. Hard work by residents provides us a wonderful setting where we can enjoy natural beauty in a peaceful setting.
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On a Sunday afternoon
Yesterday, the people seemed to outnumber the blossoms. Everyone was enjoying a peaceful and pleasant touch of spring.
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Volunteer for Freeway Park Spring Cleaning
When: Monday, March 28th in Seneca Plaza from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.
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Anthropomorphic gardening!
Enjoy the tour. Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Crossroads: A Turning Point for Downtown’s Freeway Park?
From Ed M. who sends this from postalley.org By Mike James and David Brewster Editor’s Note: Freeway Park is a much-admired design by one of America’s most revered landscape architects, Lawrence Halprin. The 5.2-acre park, which bridges the I-5 Freeway, … Continue reading
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Seattle Forest Week
Seattle Forest Week is running from November 6th to November 13th. We have several events happening in Freeway Park this week in partnership with Trees For Seattle for Seattle Forest Week. Today (November 10th) at 1pm we have a virtual … Continue reading
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It’s time to visit Seattle’s rose garden
The roses are now in full bloom. It’s a great time to visit this site located at the main entrance of the Zoo. Enter off of 50th St. This main entrance to the Zoo is closed at present so there’s … Continue reading
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The fate of Narcissus
The Greek myth We get the word ‘Narcissus’ from Greek mythology. A nymph called Echo fell in love with a young Greek named Narcissus, but Narcissus told her to leave him alone. Heartbroken, she lived alone until nothing but an … Continue reading
The Most Beautiful Flower Garden In The World Has No Visitors For The First Time In 71 Years And I Got To Capture It (31 Pics)
For the rest of the beautiful pictures click here. Thanks to Sybil-Ann for finding these! As a real Dutchman, I am a big fan of our flowers. And as a landscape photographer, I enjoy our beautiful spring each year in … Continue reading
Check out the beauty on the roof!
Someone took these lovely photos of the Hibiscus now in bloom. Will the photographer please come forward?!
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