Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour

A garden tour is a wonderful diversion - spending the day outdoors, the treasure hunt of finding the gardens, viewing a variety of horticultural creations, gathering ideas for our own garden, and meeting other garden enthusiasts.

The Federal Way Symphony 10th Annual Garden Tour took place July 18, featuring seven private gardens in the Federal Way and Des Moines area.

My slideshow of garden tour images may be viewed on my website in the Image Gallery, Featured Sessions or via this link: FW Symphony Garden Tour.

A Photographers Garden Blog

I just discovered a fantastic garden blog by David Perry who is also a Seattle commercial photographer. A must read if you appreciate artistic, beautiful garden photography along with eloquently written musings about gardens, his work and the people he encounters. A visit is like a relaxing retreat. Photographers Garden Blog

Garden Tours

I was photographing at the Point Defiance Flower and Garden show last weekend when we discovered a garden tour, part of the Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program. So we checked it out on Sunday and what a treat it was. Three gardens in Orting - The Chase Garden, Homeranch, and Old Goat Farm. Thank you to the hosts! Here's a photo from each, I posted a slideshow of all the photos on my website, GC slideshow. I highly recommend visiting these spots if you get a chance, the drive out is pretty with quaint country views. Old Goat Farm sells gorgeous plants and garden art, check their website calendar for open days . For a bite to eat stop at Route 66 Pizza, the burgers, shakes, fries and onion rings were great.

Here's my newly freshened up pot with the plants I bought at Old Goat Farm, and the celtic stepping stone I just had to have too.

Beautiful garden

Our front yard is a bit torn up right now after removing a few trees, so we've been talking to landscapers about renovation to achieve some curb appeal. After talking to Andrew of Father Nature Landscapes, he asked me to photograph one of the properties he has worked on. My husband and I love seeing beautiful gardens and this one was really a treat. Andrew's crew did the patio, water feature, fire pit, granite seating and lighting. The lady of the house has done a wonderful job with the plantings and garden art. You can see more of Andrew's work at the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Show, June 6-8.