Rowena Ridge: Balsamorhiza and Beyond

Balsamorhiza season is almost over. It is quite early this year. Everybody has already been shown meadows and mountains covered with balsamorhiza. Unfortunately, I missed the season this year, but I found last year’s photos from Rowena Ridge above Columbia River. This pace is easily . . . → Continue reading Rowena Ridge: Balsamorhiza and Beyond

Fireweed and Swallowtail

Heraldic Flower of Genetic Guild

If geneticist had their gild, this flower would be ideal for its coat-of-arm.

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In the Fields

Last summer. Canola in bloom.

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Third time on Dog Mt for Balsamroot

Another Balsamroot spring trip. At the end of the May third time hiker on the Dog Mt. The mountain is on the Colombia river side, and above tree level is completely covered with Balsamroot.

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4th of July for flowers

In the middle of May, we visited Leavenworth and traditionally hiked the 4th of July trail for spring flowers. Because of exposition, this trail is clear of snow more early than others nearby.

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Rainy Rhododendrons

I am waiting for spring, but we have winter back, thanks bastard Phil. I have some spring preserves from the previous year, and will share them till the new spring come finally. Today wet rhododendrons.

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Kamiak Butte and Balsamorhiza

This summer (well, extended summer) I spent in Pullman. It is in WA state, but just right on the border with Idaho. There is nothing to do in Pullman except work. Well, the internet doesn’t turn off, and you . . . → Continue reading Kamiak Butte and Balsamorhiza

Peony

Skagit Valley Cold Spring

Despite our untypically cold spring, tulips are blooming.

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