The cool factor of greens cannot be ignored in the

flower beds. Alas I do not know this plant, it

is growing in Ballard, WA.

The nasturtium, an easy to grow summer annual,

these smiling face grow in my yard every summer.

I haven't been able to id this flower.

It is a lovely one though.

Devil's Club growing near the Verlot Ranger Station.

Don't make the mistake of touching this plant, it

must have gotten its name from the devilish thorns.

The amazing colors of the Camassia, such a

valuable plant of old. It was an important staple

of Native Americans and Settlers.

It would be difficult for me to eat such a

beautiful flower!

I love the colors of this invasive flower,

another of the Scotch broom.

Growing all over the PNW.

Camas flower, Camassia is a native in the PNW

while the Scotch Broom is not. Camas is a valuable

plant but the Scotch while beautiful is an invasive plant.

Both of these are growing in Anacortes, WA.

Indian Plum, Oemleria cerasiformis, a plant

native to the PNW. Quite the subtle beauty.

This one is growing in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie national forest.

You've seen this little yellow flower before,

I thought it would be nice for you to see it

in it's natural growth pattern. This photo

was taken in November, this little plant

will try to flower as long into the cold

autumn as possible.

This stunner is Sea Holly, is not only

pretty but I hear it's edible! This one

is growing in Ballard, WA.

This is one of the last Sunflowers to hang on

into the worst of our Autumn weather. This flower

has survived wind, rains, hail and snow. Brrr

The sunny disposition of a Rudbeckia is always

welcome in my garden. She grows anywhere

you want her to!

Oriental Lilies lend an amazing amount of

beauty to the garden and ask for so little in return.

Growing in the PNW but these bulbs will reward

you in most climates.

A shady Clematis. What a lovely flower.

Loved the red peeking through the yellow.

Growing in Mukilteo, WA.

A little sunny pansy to brighten a winter's cloudy day.

Alas I do not know this plant but

thought this was an interesting use of

textures together.

Growing in Mukilteo, WA.

This little Japanese Maple is sporting

some amazing colors this fall.

Growing in Lynnwood, WA.

These mushrooms have taken over a section

of our soggy yard this autumn season.

When in fully glory they have reddish purple stems.

Interesting to see the various levels of Autumn on

these trees, one with no leaves, one with

yellowing leaves and one in full summer's glory still.

What I like about this picture, where do you focus

your attention at?

Purple coneflower, Catmint or the seed head (weeds yes!)?

This lovely flower is a bunch of little flowers,

regardless it lightens any place you put it.
Thrift is it's name.

This is my favorite image from this past summer.

The flavor of these little gems was out of this world wonderful.

Sungold!

Again, Mother Nature has outdone herself.

Growing in Lynnwood, WA.

The Oak put on a lovely show this year.

Growing in Mukilteo, WA.

Although these Ranunculus are spring

bloomers, this color reminds me of autumn!

Grows pretty much anywhere you want them to.

Such lovely and diverse colors from

the Maple trees this year.

Growing in Lynnwood, WA.

This Rhododendron must have been quite old

as it was at least 12 ft. tall. It was amazing all in bloom.

Growing in a park in Everett, WA.

Snowballs, reminds you of winter or spring?

Love this huge yellow leaf standing out on

its own it seems.