No. 178 Bellevue Botanical Gardens

Bellevue Botanical Garden

12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA

(425) 452-2750 ‎ · bellevuebotanical.org

MAP IT 

Bellevue Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, Washington. It is open daily; admission is free. The garden area includes display gardens, woodlands, meadows and wetlands

Washington State, King County, Floral, park, garden, bellevue botanical garden, springtime, seattle, seattle washington, travel, vacation, experience, summer, traveling to washington, what to do in seattle, photography, beginners, things to see in washington, things to visit around Seattle, flower photography, tulip photography, beautiful garden, pacific northwest gardens

Read More

No. 141 Volunteer Park Conservatory

Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 East Galer Street
 Seattle, WA
 website: http://www.volunteerparkconservatory.org/

MAP IT

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm

Built in 1912 the Volunteer Park Conservatory now compromises of 5 buildings that feature bromeliads, ferns, palms, seasonal, and cacti and succulents. Made up of 3,426 glass panes fit into a wood and iron framework, this Victorian-style greenhouse structure is modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

Red  Anthurium cultivar

Blooming Tiger Eye Maple Leaf

Gear Used:

Read More

No. 108 Marymoor Community Garden

Marymoor Comunity Garden
NE Marymoor Way
Redmond, Wa
 MAP IT

website: http://marymoorgarden.org/

Where is the garden?
 The garden is on the western end of Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA., near the concert stage and off-leash dog park. From Highway 520 take the south bound exit to West Lake Sammamish Parkway. Turn left at NE Marymoor Way. Turn right at the second intersection and it will be on your left after you pass the pay booths. There is a $1 daily usage fee to enjoy the Park.

Marymoor Community Garden is run by a non-profit organization that maintains and administers a 2.9 acres area with the King County park. There are 80 gardening plots ranging in size from 10'x40' to half plots with are 10'x20' that are handed out through an application process.
Some gardeners chose to grow vegetables while others fill their plot with flowers. In late spring you can start to see the fruits of these gardeners labor come to life and the fragrances and colors last through the summer.





    

  Gear Kit 

Nikon D7000 Digital Camera

Tokina 12-24mm

                                                  ThinkTankPhoto Urban Disguise 35

Read More

No. 104 Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens

Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
145 Alverson Blvd
Everett, WA 98201

* There is no admission or parking fee.

Referred to as Snohomish County's 'treasure', the Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens is both a place of beauty and education and is free to the public. Located on 3 ½ acres in Everett Washington, its ten themed gardens include the Urban Tree Walk, Entrance Garden, Rock Garden, Northwest Native Plant Trail, Rain Garden, Japanese Maple Grove, Northwest Demonstration Garden, Viewing Mound, Woodland and Conifer Gardens as well as the 200' Snohomish County Master Gardener's Demonstration Border and sculptures throughout. Weaving through these gardens are ADA approved pervious pathways in most areas. There are countless ways to experience and enjoy all that the Evergreen Arboretum has to offer; docent-led tours, free educational classes, the annual plant sale and volunteerism. Come witness the beauty that every season holds. The Arboretum is open from dawn until dusk.

Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens Entrance

Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens

Corner PathwayGarden

Japanese Maple Grove

Viewing Mound. 'Fibonacci' fountain by Pam Hom

Gear Kit 

Nikon D7000 Digital Camera
Tokina 12-24mm
ThinkTankPhoto Urban Disguise 35

Read More