Seattle Temple
In May of 2019 I began volunteering on the grounds of the Seattle Temple. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I’ve often visited the Seattle Temple and admired the beautiful and extensive gardens surrounding it. It wasn’t until I saw a job posting for a groundskeeper that the idea entered my mind to volunteer. My application was accepted … Continue reading Seattle Temple
Blue Poppy Time
This was a great year in my garden. Blue and bright, a profusion of delight. This is the first year I’ve had more than one bloom on my Meconopsis plants, which I originally acquired at the Rhododendron Species Garden. Last year only one single plant bloomed. So this year when I saw one early flower spike arising, I was overjoyed, but tempered my hopes, believing … Continue reading Blue Poppy Time
Blooming Now
Kew Gardens
I had the good fortune to visit London in Fall 2018 and there were three highlights of my trip. #1 was watching my team, the Seattle Seahawks handily beat he Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium. That was a fun game, Go Hawks! #2 was attending a live performance of Les Miserables at the Queens Theater. The music, the acting, the atmosphere…it was amazing. I loved … Continue reading Kew Gardens
