Category Archives: Gardening

Flower from Agave Parryi- acquired by the Conservatory 28 years ago.  Dies after flowering.

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike Ca…

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4th-floor garden at Skyline West

Posted on September 10, 2022 by William Calvin

In case you missed the reception…. Looking northeast toward 8th Ave.

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Spectacular Hibiscus in our Roof Garden

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Lots of buds still to open, so don’t miss this tropical beauty!

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Roof Garden Views

Posted on August 24, 2022 by William Calvin
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For Flowers Lovers: Not Even Darwin Can Explain These….

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann. Scroll down to see these amazing creations.

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Beauty on the 5th floor patio

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

One of the many nice design features of Skyline is the patio joining the CT and the Terraces. Hard work by residents provides us a wonderful setting where we can enjoy natural beauty in a peaceful setting.

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On a Sunday afternoon

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Yesterday, the people seemed to outnumber the blossoms. Everyone was enjoying a peaceful and pleasant touch of spring.

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Volunteer for Freeway Park Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

When: Monday, March 28th in Seneca Plaza from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.

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Anthropomorphic gardening!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Enjoy the tour. Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Crossroads: A Turning Point for Downtown’s Freeway Park?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Ed M. who sends this from postalley.org By Mike James and David Brewster Editor’s Note: Freeway Park is a much-admired design by one of America’s most revered landscape architects, Lawrence Halprin. The 5.2-acre park, which bridges the I-5 Freeway, … Continue reading →

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Seattle Forest Week

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Seattle Forest Week is running from November 6th to November 13th. We have several events happening in Freeway Park this week in partnership with Trees For Seattle for Seattle Forest Week. Today (November 10th) at 1pm we have a virtual … Continue reading →

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Third world engineering

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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It’s time to visit Seattle’s rose garden

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

The roses are now in full bloom. It’s a great time to visit this site located at the main entrance of the Zoo. Enter off of 50th St. This main entrance to the Zoo is closed at present so there’s … Continue reading →

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Amazing Bonsai

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M!

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The fate of Narcissus

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Jim deMaine

The Greek myth We get the word ‘Narcissus’ from Greek mythology. A nymph called Echo fell in love with a young Greek named Narcissus, but Narcissus told her to leave him alone. Heartbroken, she lived alone until nothing but an … Continue reading →

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The Most Beautiful Flower Garden In The World Has No Visitors For The First Time In 71 Years And I Got To Capture It (31 Pics)

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Jim deMaine

For the rest of the beautiful pictures click here. Thanks to Sybil-Ann for finding these! As a real Dutchman, I am a big fan of our flowers. And as a landscape photographer, I enjoy our beautiful spring each year in … Continue reading →

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Check out the beauty on the roof!

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Someone took these lovely photos of the Hibiscus now in bloom. Will the photographer please come forward?!

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Early June – the best time for the Seattle Rose Garden at the Woodland Park Zoo

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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Flowers to enhance our dining room

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Jim deMaine

These are a few of the ladies who help enhance our dining room with flowers. Each week we all enjoy the new fresh flowers artfully arranged for each table.

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