Camassia at Finley Wildlife Refuge
In mid to late April, walk the paths at the Finley Wildlife Refuge and you may see swaths of camassia wild flowers in bloom. They don’t have much fragrance, but were once a source of food for native populations. They are beautiful to photograph, but stay on the paths and… Read More
Skagit Valley Daffodils and Geese
Snow geese and daffodils greet you in early spring while driving the back roads around Skagit Valley in northern Washington state. Migrating snow geese are an amazing sight when alongside the blooming fields! Photo by Mark Ahlness on Flickr
Salem Capitol in Spring
Although the cherry trees took a hit during the late winter ice storm this year, the capitol grounds will still be looking lovely this Spring! The grounds are open to all and free to enjoy the gardens. The capitol building sits right in the heart of downtown Salem.
Schreiner’s Iris Garden
Now that we are into April, the garden begins to change almost daily with new blooms opening with every drop of sunshine. Fields of tulips are at their peak now, and next month will be the iris gardens. One of the largest is Schreiner’s Iris Garden on the northern edge… Read More