Reflections in a Koi Pond
June 1, 2011
Yesterday for lunch I met an old friend at Alexa’s Garden Cafe located in Ballard’s Swansons Nursery. Our table was next to the koi pond, so we could enjoy watching the well-fed and friendly fish as we ate our sandwiches and salad. (My Reuben sandwich was excellent!) I was especially taken with the reflections of the foliage in the water. Here are some photos:
Seattle on a Sunny Mid-December Day
December 18, 2010
Yesterday was one of those clear, sunny, cold winter days that make me appreciate living in Seattle. All of the heavy rains of recent days meant lots of snow in the mountains, and their snowy white peaks were finally visible in all their glory. Looking to the east, we see the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade range. Looking west, we see the Olympic mountains. Unbeatable scenery.
I took advantage of the sun to walk through my neighborhood. Here are some photos of the mid-December landscape. I can’t identify all of the plants, unfortunately.
Seattle Day Trip: Swanson’s Nursery
December 9, 2010
The local nurseries are especially festive this time of year. Here are some photos taken at Swanson’s Nursery in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle: