Category Archives: Colorful Gardens

Cheery Mountain Ash on a Snowy Day

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Linda Miller Sheets

It’s not unusual to see flocks of birds feeding on the bright red berries of the Mountain Ash in our back yard. Today the berries brought a bit of festivity to a cold, foggy day!

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Autumn in Spokane

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L6wFIL8YhH4/VEkSkefWKUI/AAAAAAAAGsc/MsAldD7tQ2c/s144-c-o/IMG_20141009_132143.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6073405990354954562″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20141009_132143.jpg” ] Our beautiful fall cannot go by without another colorful picture of our trees. We are blessed with great beauty!

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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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The Easy Inland Northwest Crop

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vZFLfH_QvU0/U8WwM7ccqhI/AAAAAAAAFgo/WQ7pTDFWwsU/s144-c-o/IMG_20140715_121559.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6036424611721947666″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140715_121559.jpg” ]AND…now it begins. Zucchini. It seems to explode when our back is turned. Zucchini for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yum!

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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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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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Just a Flower

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-krK5lunkREQ/U7mnMGXHxwI/AAAAAAAAFX0/HRqKSGAGv5w/s144-c-o/IMG_20140705_064540.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6033037002147350274″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140705_064540.jpg” ]If there is such a thing as “just a flower” this must be it. Beautiful. The name of it? No idea. Just a flower.

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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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