Category: flowers, farms

  • Seasonal Scents

    While riding my bike the other day, I smelled a wonderful scent reminiscent of my childhood, which led me to think about other scents that take me back down memory lane. Like lilacs and wisteria – back all the way to childhood. Or sweet magnolias, reminding me of Longwood Gardens. I remember being at Longwood…

  • Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

    My friends Laurie and Kevin had extended an invitation to their lovely Puget Sound island home, and I jumped at the chance to visit during April and tulip season. More later about the island. I visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on two different days in April; but only had time for one grower: Roozen…