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Orchids in Idaho

As an avid orchid collector it was never an option to leave my orchids behind in Washington. They were coming with me, even though many of them left an ideal greenhouse home to live outside exposed to hot summer sun and constant desiccating winds. It’s turning out to be a challenge to grow these orchids while camping in a trailer in the middle of a … Continue reading Orchids in Idaho

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Northwest Natives, Plants

Skyline Trail

Hiking the Skyline trail August 2020 I experienced pure joy. Walking through the Alpine meadows, the air was light and crisp with the scent of hemlock and fir. The mists and dews made each leaf glisten and shine as if covered in millions of gems. The unbelievable color from the fields of wildflowers stopped me in my tracks time and time again. It was heavenly … Continue reading Skyline Trail

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Northwest Natives, Plants

Lewisia at Last

Lewisia at last. I had been waiting years to see it and listening to friends talk about it for a long time. I had been hiking for miles to find it. And finally, on a clear day in June, near Leavenworth, Washington, after eight miles of hiking, there it was. Shining on top of a rock. Glowing. Carelessly perched for all to see. I had … Continue reading Lewisia at Last

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Farwest 2019

New plants at Farwest 2019, Portland Oregon Continue reading Farwest 2019

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Northwest Natives, Plants

Rainier

Visiting Mount Rainier National Park recently sparked joy in my heart. I haven’t been there for a long time yet it felt like home. As soon as we crossed through the gate and into the park I sensed a difference. No more gas stations and Subway sandwiches, just trees and waterfalls, flowers and that mountain. That mysterious and magical mountain. Both peaceful and powerful. A … Continue reading Rainier

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