Category Archives: Gardening

Garden Joy 2023

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Gandalfe

We started growing things using raised gardens a couple of years ago and oh my goodness is that good on our bones. First we had two, and now we have six! I put my first one in this year. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Community Garden

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Gandalfe

Garden as though you will live forever. ~ William Kent I was watering our community garden this year and wondering at the lush green happiness that the three plots have provided. This is our first year for the garden and … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Gandalfe

Granddaughter Amber is at the house this week and we are doing piano lessons, making singing videos, but mostly she is out and about running the street with her friends. Here is a shot of her on the piano: I … Continue reading →

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Seattle: Seven Weekends of Springtime Sun

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Gandalfe

It is amazing to me that we have had seven weekends in a row of sun and fun. Of course the weathermen are all taking credit for the win fall. I don’t care I’m just enjoying this very special time … Continue reading →

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Miles and miles to go…

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Gandalfe

I was mowing the common area today and enjoying the new crab apple trees (three, count ‘em, three) I planted last month. It is the rainy season in the Seattle area so the grass is heavy and the trees happy. … Continue reading →

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A July Morning in Redmond

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Gandalfe

Molly, our principal saxophonist, took such nice pictures of her Lupines in the back yard of her new house last week that I was inspired to wander around the yard with my camera. And Carole has been sharing her video … Continue reading →

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A Colorful, Happy Spring Bounty

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Gandalfe

As I monitor my fellow blog posse’s sites I see that this year appears to be a rather good one for plants and wildlife. So in that spirit I thought I’d take some shots of the very happy, healthy plant … Continue reading →

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