Author Archives: Lorene
How do you spell R.E.L.I.E.F???
You might think I’m talking about relief from recording breaking heat waves and apocalyptic dust storms – in which case it’s true – our beautiful Emerald City offers a luscious cool respite from the above troubles most of the country is suffering from just now. But I was actually referring to relief from the hassle […]
Makes “scents” to me
Many thanks to Seattle Fling-er (-ette?) Gail Eichelberger (Clay & Limestone) for bringing Thistle Farms to my attention. Thistle Farms is a social enterprise program run by the women of Magdalene and producer of deliciously fragrant, all natural bath, body & home products that are “…as good for the earth as they are for the […]
Are you looking for a great story?
…about a fabulous garden? You are invited to a social event on Thursday evening, July 21, the night before our official Fling activities commence. This networking opportunity is sponsored by GWA and the Washington Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. The evening (6:30-9 p.m.), held in a garden with breathtaking scenery, gives you […]
Sneak peek: Day 3 in West Seattle
Have you ever planted out a swathe of pale yellow tulips only to discover that the bulbs were mislabeled when the following spring they bloom a garish crimson? Why is it that the errant rascals are always stop sign red – never a luscious shade of apricot or the loveliest shade of rose?? A plot […]
I know what you’re thinking…
FINALLY!!! Our registration form for Seattle Fling is posted. Total registration is limited to 70 participants. Complete and submit the form and mail your check in today to secure your place. Early registration deadline is June 1, 2011. Please note: we must receive both your form AND your registration fee to complete your registration. Complete […]
Fling Itinerary is HERE!!
Actually, it’s there. Finally, we can share with our many eager potential participants just what our dynamic planning committee has put together filling four fabulous, garden-centric, delicious, inspiring, and educational days in the greater Seattle area. Finding gardens and glorious landscapes to visit is the easy part; transporting our posse around this remarkably beautiful but […]
An indoor spring
Don’t hate us just because we’re beautiful… after all, it’s Valentine’s Day. With the Northwest Flower & Garden show approaching in just a little over a week, we are all about to go to ground! Literally!!! Blooming flowers, the smell of compost, friends and colleagues – who cares if it’s all indoors at the Washington […]
Picture this…
…A historic Northwest garden with sweeping expansive views of the distant Cascade range, glittering Puget Sound, and towering Douglas fir trees. In the midst of all this beauty, Seattle Fling garden bloggers will be treated to a hands on photography workshop with David Perry on the grounds of The Bloedel Reserve. As owner of David […]
Hotel savings
While your faithful on-the-ground hosts secure sponsors, develop scheduling and worry the idea of transportation, ferry schedules and freeway traffic, as an Seattle Fling 2011 attendee all you need do- at this point -is make plans to get yourself to our corner of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The Silver Cloud Inn – University District […]
