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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, March '24

On a cool drizzly early spring morning, there were plenty of beautiful sights in the garden, from honking geese to blooming flowers of various varieties (including, yes, rhododendrons). Oh, and one huge nutria.

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, March '24

Schreiner's Iris Gardens, May 2023

An award-winning farm that ships irises all over world, with custom hybrid varieties that you cannot find anywhere else. If you are like me and love the smell of irises, this farm is a heavenly place to visit. Bring your nose!

Schreiner's Iris Gardens, May 2023

Leach Garden, May 2021

One of East Portland’s best spots without a doubt is Leach Botanical Garden. Full of ever-changing greenery, particularly from across the Pacific Northwest, you can find it on SE Claybourne Street, just a little off SE Foster Road and north of Mount Scott.

Leach Garden, May 2021

Oregon Garden, July 2020

Smack in the middle of the delightful town of Silverton sits the Oregon Garden. It’s about 80 acres of beautiful trees and flowers of more varieties than I can count…

Oregon Garden, July 2020

Leach Botanical Garden, Winter 2020

Not only was it pouring rain in the dead of winter, but more importantly about two thirds of the place were closed for a massive renovation project…

Leach Botanical Garden, Winter 2020

Washington, DC, June 2019

We walked miles and miles around the city center from this museum to that, from this fun spot to that. I really enjoyed myself, particularly attracted to and energized by the intellectual vibe in the air, thick like the humidity.

Washington, DC, June 2019

A Drive to the Columbia Gorge and Hood River, Oregon

A foggy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon as Elaine and I took a drive from Portland up the Columbia Gorge to Hood River for lunch…

A Drive to the Columbia Gorge and Hood River, Oregon