Beach Drive Blog

Canna Lily in Grey Sky

This photo was taken on Monday at dusk.

The Smelliest Flower on Beach Drive

If you're walking past the 4700 area of Beach Drive and get a terrible whiff; someone did not leave out their rotting garbage, it's simply a scent of the Voodoo Lily.   This one just blossomed this morning...don't worry, the flower only lasts (along with the odor) for a few days!   Be glad this photo isn't "scratch and sniff"!

Clematis and Hydrangea

I walk past this pretty purple flower every day with my dog.

The hydrangea is in our yard.

Winter Pompous Grass

Another photo from December 1, 2007.   Do you have a winter or holiday photo you would like to share?  Let me know!

Anna's Hummingbird

This little fella was singing in our garden this morning.

I think he's happy about his fresh sugar water in his feeder for Thanksgiving!

Happy HOLLY-days

One neighbors major pruning can be another neighbors holiday arrangement.   The Burkholders, owners of Screamer Hats (we could all wear a Screamer Hat today--brrrr) say the neighbors are welcome to prune some holly from their downed holly tree.    You'll find this tree near the south end of Emma Schmitz Memorial Viewpoint.

Happy Thanksgiving to your family from ours!

Don't Forget to Fall Back

Just a reminder to turn your clocks back one hour tonight before you go to bed.   

Cherry Tree pests

Do you have Cherry Tree's in your yard?  Be on the watch for Cherry Bark Tortrix...a nasty little critter that bore their way into the bark to lay eggs which will evolve into moths.   Here's what one of our tree's currently look like.

We have three Cherry Trees and all have been hosts to this invader.    We've hired Sound Solutions to treat this problem.   I like that they use organic solutions since we have kids and pets.    I'll keep you posted on our progress!   

Notice the sawdust from these pesty bugs chewing into our trees.  :(   

Something fun to do tomorrow...it's your last chance of the year

The Walker Rock Garden is amazing and a wonderful way to spend a few moments of your afternoon.    Typically it's open on Mother's Day and then re-opens on Father's Day thru Labor Day...Sunday's only from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This Sunday will be your last chance until Mother's Day.   It's worth the visit!

The Walker Rock Garden is located at 5407 37th Ave. S.W. , Seattle, Wa 98136.  206-935-3036

I'm seeing red

One red tomato.  This has been my first experience in growing tomatoes and I can't wait to try eating one!    I simply love my tomatoes from the garden, is there anything better?

Note to self: buy a tomato cage next time.   This thing is growing all over the patio!