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Japanese Garden Fish

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Kqh_rRBTEvo/U8nMSCMRABI/AAAAAAAAFt8/22KL0bxW0PA/s144-c-o/IMG_20140718_132047.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6037581385664888850″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140718_132047.jpg” ]The Japanese Gardens are alive with life…..human and fish! So much fun to see all the fish in the pond….beautiful. It is a lovely garden for a peaceful stroll.

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Inside the Gaiser Conservatory

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JPmNT45hWrQ/U8nIN3KfO_I/AAAAAAAAFsY/HS3HLS_TBys/s144-c-o/IMG_20140718_133004.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6037576915938655218″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140718_133004.jpg” ]The greenhouse at Manito (Gaiser Conservatory) is currently being renovated. A very small area of plantings are available to the public. Seems so appropriate in hot weather to view the cactus. All kinds! It … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Rose Garden

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LD1Rv4bsETc/U7yJhN1fd7I/AAAAAAAAFbk/Mo-Crs1KSQM/s144-c-o/IMG_20140708_132217.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6033848804512331698″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140708_132217.jpg” ]The Manito Park “Old Fashioned Rose Garden” features so many varieties of beautiful roses. Time to take a walk in the roses!

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Hike the Manito Park

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K9X0Oxlr-zQ/U7yJlcVaOVI/AAAAAAAAFbs/p2_gwdfXmxg/s144-c-o/IMG_20140708_132910.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6033848877123778898″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140708_132910.jpg” ]Today is a great day to visit Manito. Trails for hiking, flowers galore, pond with wildlife, and Japanese Gardens. It’s a must see this time of year!

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Climbing Roses at Manito

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-em4–Vluupk/U7yJcCZA78I/AAAAAAAAFbc/JhCBq4hUep0/s144-c-o/IMG_20140708_131736.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6033848715540754370″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140708_131736.jpg” ]The rose garden at Manito Park had every variety of climbing rose…..so delightful!

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4th of July Rose

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ArVxvv59WuM/U7yJYHBPPMI/AAAAAAAAFbQ/6wk5ff0smLw/s144-c-o/IMG_20140708_131315.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6033848648063728834″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140708_131315.jpg” ]The 4th of July rose is one of many varieties in the Manito Park “Old Fashioned Rose Garden”. Some of the varieties had a fragrance that filled the air. Such a wonderful place for … Continue reading →

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Road to Rose Garden at Manito

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SpMmbW6GvBk/U7yJSDtedNI/AAAAAAAAFbI/h55Y9PIRcTA/s144-c-o/IMG_20140708_125921.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6033848544096318674″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140708_125921.jpg” ]Manito Park has several different planting areas. This road leads to the “Old Fashioned Rose Garden” and looks down on the perennial gardens. A portion of the land is undeveloped, except for the hiking … Continue reading →

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Duncan Garden

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZH3Txr1KUSc/U44baaHfUDI/AAAAAAAAEl0/fvwEr0gn5ss/s144-c-o/IMG_20140602_190421.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6020779892342214706″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140602_190421.jpg” ]The sunken garden at Manito has now been planted with a variety of colorful annuals. Soon, very soon, the color will explode. A wonderful place for pictures and an evening stroll.

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Greenhouse at Manito

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oqe5YFPM9K0/U2Zd6deI4MI/AAAAAAAAEBQ/K8mo2sXt414/s144-c-o/IMG_20140502_142715.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6009594011697340610″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140502_142715.jpg” ]Flowers and trees are blooming outside, however, the greenhouse at Manito is always featuring beautiful new blooms too. All year long visitors are welcomed with a variety of ordinary and not so ordinary plantings. … Continue reading →

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Spring at Manito Pond

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KktN-imphOI/U2ZdcKJMFGI/AAAAAAAAEBI/ywVJ2NvUB5E/s144-c-o/IMG_20140502_141207.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6009593491113120866″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140502_141207.jpg” ]Spokane citizens are welcoming spring weather. Manito Pond and the surrounding park areas are not only beautiful, but comfortable and serene. Today I watched a young man help an elderly gentleman walk to the … Continue reading →

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