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Japanese Garden Autumn Splendor – Part II

Posted on October 23, 2021 by northwestphotos

As promised, here are additional photos from my recent visit to Point Defiance Park Japanese Garden. The first set of images in the previous post were from the immediate pond area of the garden. The following set of images are … Continue reading →

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Tropical Rhododendron Blooms

Posted on October 17, 2021 by northwestphotos

A attended a fall festival at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, Washington, this weekend, in which the garden was open free to the public. This was a great opportunity for anyone who had not visited the garden … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Garden Blooms

Posted on August 30, 2021 by northwestphotos

Different flowering species are now blooming throughout our local gardens during the late summer months of August and September. The most popular are the Dahlias. Also showy are the Japanese Anemones. Zinnias are still going strong, too. Here are a … Continue reading →

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More Summer Gardens

Posted on July 27, 2021 by northwestphotos

I recently visited another favorite garden of mine, located between Port Gamble and Kingston, Washington. It is Heronswood Garden, one of the best kept secrets in the region. There’s always plenty variety of plants and flowers to view during each … Continue reading →

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Watching the Flowers Bloom

Posted on July 21, 2021 by northwestphotos

A few, favorite photos of mine I took as I watch the seasonal flowers bloom. An added bonus: A male Common Whitetail Dragonfly All photos property of Peggy A Thompson

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