Spokane Trip

A few pictures from our trip to Manito Park. It had been a while since we had been back to the park. The perennial garden had expanded. The newly planted stuff had matured, like the hornbeam arbors. Last time we were there the trees were skinny and not even bent over yet. Lovely morning. I bought my morning coffee from the concession stand under a grove of old Hickory trees. This park was originally designed by Mr Olmsted or his boys. Classic design of the era. It is nice to see it so well used and appreciated.


Carolina Spice Bush, not as fragrant as expected, still kind of alluring


Lovely English Rose


The formal Sunken Garden


A pre-cast concrete gazebo - the wheels creativity are turning


Mr. David Austin Himself


European Hornbeam Arbors

Begonias out of the conservatory


Love the Conservatory


More irresistible begonias


Kerri and Kat, enjoying the morning view


The Japanese Garden

Very well done garden

Back to the conservatory




Bonny Bess?

The Formal Rose Garden


The perennial garden


Eryngium Alpinum - One of my favorite flowers


Back home
Fresh peas for the freezer

Monster Onions

Dinner one night - Baby potatoes, Rainbow Carrots, and Fried Okra

More Carrots, they are so fun, I've never been able to grow them before. I've always had rocky or bad soil.