We are sitting at home with an ice storm outside.
Christmas is behind us, the tree is down and back
in the attic and I'm yearning for
Christmas is behind us, the tree is down and back
in the attic and I'm yearning for
Spring already!
One of my favorite things to do on a winter's weekend is
to revisit our vacation destinations
to revisit our vacation destinations
through our photos. It's an escape from the cold dreary days that seem to linger in January and February and reminds of the places we love.
Source: Bayview Farm and Garden Center
Our visit to Whidbey Island in Washington included
a stop at the well known Laburnum Arbor
a stop at the well known Laburnum Arbor
in the Bayview Farm and Garden Center.
I've seen photographs of the arbor in garden calendars, books and magazines and thought it must be in a large botanical garden somewhere. When vacation planning I discovered the arbor was growing in the middle of a retail garden center outside a charming town we would be visting.
We hope to revisit again when the laburnum is in full bloom but here is a picture of my hubbie under the
arbor in July. The laburnum also known as
arbor in July. The laburnum also known as
'Golden Chain Tree' blooms in the spring. The trees have been trained onto an arch support. When looking at the photos I originially thought these were prolific vines.
I would love to be a loyal customer if we lived nearby.
The selection and quality of their plants was impressive. The staff was so helpful and knowledgeable, even giving me advice for my garden in Oklahoma.
I'm a hydrangea lover and wish I could easily
get these varieties at home.
This is 'Bobo'
The panicle hydrangeas are stunning!
The Flower House Cafe within the garden center
serves homemade soups, sandwiches and
wonderful coffees.
The garden center was a delight to visit in July with so many beautiful flowers and plants in bloom.
The dahlias were huge and throughout Whidbey Island I noticed dahlias growing in gardens and in bouquets for sale at farm stands.
Hope you enjoyed the armchair tour of Bayview on Whidbey Island. The area is beautiful with so much to do and see.
It's so worth the journey!
Peace out and stay warm and safe!
The garden center was a delight to visit in July with so many beautiful flowers and plants in bloom.
The dahlias were huge and throughout Whidbey Island I noticed dahlias growing in gardens and in bouquets for sale at farm stands.
Hope you enjoyed the armchair tour of Bayview on Whidbey Island. The area is beautiful with so much to do and see.
It's so worth the journey!
Peace out and stay warm and safe!
