Great time to visit, the weather has been pretty fabulous. I know there is an Azalea/Rhododendron test garden, but I haven't made it there yet, and unfortunately already that blooms are starting to wilt and fade. But my I Likes this week are mainly botanical.
These azaleas at the nursery where I was looking for a Japanese maple.
Aren't the colors fabulous?!
Rhododendrons
This strange little flowered tree I saw. I tried using my garden app to see what it was, but no luck.
These firs that make me think of Doctor Seuss whenever I see them which are on a median in Gresham, Oregon.
Now head over to LeeAnnas at Not afraid of Color to check out the other I like Thursday posts.
Beautiful flowers. Lots to like
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blooms--sounds like you are having a great escape time...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteHi Colette,
ReplyDeleteReally - Swine Dining?!! HAHA! heehee I wonder how their business is - I mean, have they been in business a long time and are able to stay open? heehee I think I would try it once just to find out the story behind the name. Someone has a good sense of humor that others may or may not understand! Love all the flowers and I'm so glad to hear the weather is wonderful in Portland. Safe travels and Happy Mother's Day! ~smile~ Roseanne
I think I would change the name of that restaurant. You are on quite a trip. Those flowers are all so beautiful. Enjoy! mary in Az
ReplyDeleteWeird name for a restaurant, but I looked it up and the ratings are pretty good. Your trip has been quite the adventure...love all the photos!
ReplyDeleteYou may not want to discount that restaurant because of the name...we have a local bbq place that has the most terrible awful name but the food is soooo good. I refused to go there for years but I broke down and tried it recently and it is wonderful. I still wish the name was different but can't deny how good the food is. Thanks for the pretty posy shots...our daffodils are dwindling in the heat but the apple trees are sure blooming well.
ReplyDeleteSwine Dining...I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colours(even the ones we can't quite name) and a feast for the eyes!
I'd eat there... love azaleas. I had so many of them in Florida. Don't forget to swing by here on your home trip...
ReplyDeleteI am loving all the flowers this week.
ReplyDeleteLove all the flower posts. I would definitely eat at that restaurant, the name screams bbq pork.
ReplyDeleteAll the flowers are so pretty! It's always interesting to see the different plants, trees, and flowers in different parts of the country!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are all so gorgeous. It's a great time of the year at the nurseries.
ReplyDeleteLove the name of the restaurant. Too funny.
So many pretty flowers! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove all the pretty colours of the flowers! Swine dining cracks me up with laughter! Of course, we would have to go there!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a green thumb! Your flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethose flowers are FAB!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an interesting place to relax. Those flowers are gorgeous - such beautiful colours.
ReplyDeletePS Your travels have been amazing - I've just done some catch-up reading :-)
DeleteYou have a super imagination to be reminded of Dr. Seuss when looking at the trees, and the image that comes to mind from the statue - thanks for sharing with us!!
ReplyDeleteLove azaleas but none in bloom her yet
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great restaurant. Our favorite BBQ place is Sharkey's (no fish in sight, just BBQ and wonderful sides). We ate there for Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!
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