Monthly Archives: May 2024

Moir Garden, a Hawaiian succulent garden

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Denise

My one-year-old granddaughter Domino is already a seasoned traveler. She obtained a passport not long after birth and had it stamped for Tunisia by three months. Her parents are committed vagabonds, so her budding wanderlust is no surprise. Recently Domino … Continue reading →

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wet and cool in a temperate rain forest

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Denise

I get it, most local people I talk to are ready for sunnier days. This day has flushed sunny, rainy, and sunny again several times, all before noon. The 90″ of rain that makes this temperate rain forest possible, a … Continue reading →

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mid-May 2024 Oregon Coast

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Denise

Morning is always my favorite time in the garden, with the plants softly exhaling into the warming air while the sun slowly traces its way through tree canopies and clouds. The surrounding town is quiet while I study the garden … Continue reading →

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