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Tulips from Woodburn

May 1, 2012 admin 2 Comments Blossoms, Bulbs, flowers, Oregon, Tulips, Woodburn, Wooden Shoe

Somehow, I don’t think it sounds quite as catchy as the original, but there are most certainly some very original

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Jenkins Estate blooms despite the weather

March 31, 2012March 31, 2012 admin 0 Comments Beaverton, flowers, Gardens, Jenkins Estate, Oregon

To say that this has not been a normal spring is perhaps an understatement. Two weeks ago we had snow

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Early Bloomers

February 14, 2012March 15, 2012 admin 2 Comments Camellias, Cyclamen, Early bloomers, flowers, Hellebores, Oregon, Pittock Mansion, Portland, Witch Hazel

It is about this time of year when everyone starts to look forward to spring. The days are getting longer,

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Flowers, Memories and Getting Older

August 4, 2011February 27, 2012 admin 0 Comments candles, floating, flowers, India, Las Vegas, petals

Images and memories are such precious things. On a recent trip to Las Vegas, we stumbled across a spa (at

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The Japanese Iris

June 30, 2011February 29, 2012 admin 0 Comments Bearded Iris, flowers, Iris ensata, Japanese Iris, Oregon

Yesterday I talked about a wildflower. Today I am going to feature a cultivated flower, but one that many are

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Portland’s Grand Floral Parade

June 12, 2011February 23, 2012 admin 4 Comments Floral, flowers, Grand Floral Parade, Oregon, Portland, Queen, Rodeo, Rose Festival

I decided that for my first post on this year’s Grand Floral Parade, I would pick my favorites – favorite

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A World Perspective

June 11, 2011February 23, 2012 admin 0 Comments Festival, flowers, Oregon, Pioneer Square, Portland, World Map

Anyone who saw the King and I will remember the scene between the King of Siam and the newly appointed

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Portland Farmer’s Market

April 13, 2011March 21, 2012 Brian Farmer's Market, flowers, fruit, Oregon, Photography, Portland, vegetables

Now in its 20th year, the Portland Farmer’s Market is in full swing again. While they appear in several locations

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