Glorious

Harbinger

Signs that spring is on the way. Found in Bush Pasture Park.

Up close

The center of this flower is amazing. [If this gets posted, I'm still away from internet access.]

Sunny Spot

A lovely sunny spot among the roses on the Willamette University campus.

Rose Corner

Driving through the Highland neighborhood, I spotted this gorgeous display of roses wrapping around a corner lot.

Sychronized Walking

8.5, points deducted for slightly turned head position, and cellphone arm up, but their lower torsos merit a 10! (Too much Olympics watching). At McGrath's Fish House by the Chemeketa Parkade downtown.

Historic Deepwood Estate

The gazebo gardens behind the historic Deepwood Estate on Mission and 12th is in gorgeous form right now. Well worth a stop to enjoy. Next Sunday July 20 the House is open free from 12:00-4:00PM and there will be antique cars on display.

See their website Historic Deepwood.

Peony Farm

A beautiful sunny day at the Adelman Peony Farm on Brooklake Road NE with eight acres of scrumptious colors, and Mt. Hood in the background.

June is Rose Month

This is a great time to visit the Rose Garden in Bush Pasture Park. The display of vintage roses right now is exquisite. The one thing I wish I could capture and post is the incredible fragrance that fills the air. The garden includes Mrs. A.R. Tartar's donated collection of old roses that survived the journey over the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s.

In a private garden

Field of Camas

Camas grows wild around the Pacific NW and blooms in early spring. Finding a field in full bloom is a delightful sight. It's edible bulbs were a source of food for local Native Americans and are purported to have contributed to the survival of members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 1800's.

These were found behind the Dept. of Forestry building on State St.

Painting Blooms

One more pic before we leave the Iris Gardens behind as Rose month is upon us. The artist is Peggie Mojé.

Iris Display Gardens

Even under cloudy skies, the Memorial Day Chicken BBQ and Wine Tasting, along with music of the Capital City Jazz Band at Schreiner's Iris Gardens is a hit.

Hidden Color

Found this little spot of color underneath the Liberty Street bridge over Pringle Creek, just north of City Hall.

Iris Gardens

Enjoying the Irises at Schreiner's Gardens.

Camera-Shy

It seems to be saying "I'm outta here!" Isn't it amazing that it can move that huge body with those tiny wings?! Daphne has the most heavenly fragrance.

Iris Month

May is Iris month at Schreiner's Gardens. Their 10-acre display gardens are open to the public (free of charge). Schreiner's is the largest retail grower of Iris in the U.S.

and Happy Mother's Day

to those in the U.S.

Wildflowers

This flower was only 6" off the ground. I never saw this bee until after I downloaded the photo. Not sure if it was curious or about to strike.

Gentlemen

With berets and goatees. Found by Carl Jr's. on Lancaster Drive SE.

Tulip Month

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm I'm glad that I got some good photos before the wet, cold weather moved in.