Category Archives: Gardening

Double Delight on display

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Incredible photo by Ann Milam–with the Smith Tower framed by these classic roses. Double Delight was Ann’s father’s favorite. 1977 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner: Honored as the premier rose of the year due to its vigorous growth and stunning … Continue reading →

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Roses for your noses

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Check out the fragrance on the 4th floor patio Intrigue Double Delight

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Orchids! In Skyline Gardens!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Jim deMaine

(Thanks to Mike Co.) Bletilla striata (Chinese Ground Orchid) is a terrestrial orchid currently growing in profusion in the Olympic Tower garden. Seattle’s mild climate can match the native locales for the orchid: Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Okinawa and many … Continue reading →

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Still in bloom

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Jim deMaine

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!

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Joan H.

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The Garden Song

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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Skyline’s Rose Garden

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. for the nice photo.

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Seattle University is in bloom!

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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!

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

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.

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike Ca…

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4th-floor garden at Skyline West

Posted on September 10, 2022 by William Calvin

In case you missed the reception…. Looking northeast toward 8th Ave.

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Spectacular Hibiscus in our Roof Garden

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Lots of buds still to open, so don’t miss this tropical beauty!

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Roof Garden Views

Posted on August 24, 2022 by William Calvin
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For Flowers Lovers: Not Even Darwin Can Explain These….

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann. Scroll down to see these amazing creations.

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Beauty on the 5th floor patio

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

When: Monday, March 28th in Seneca Plaza from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.

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Anthropomorphic gardening!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Enjoy the tour. Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Crossroads: A Turning Point for Downtown’s Freeway Park?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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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