Rain clouds approach Sunlight Beach over Useless Bay, Whidbey Island, Washington State.
When you're gardening in March on Whidbey Island, you have to be a sky watcher. And sure enough, within 15 minutes of my taking these photos, it was raining hard.
Fortunately we had been watching the sky the day before and knew we had our window to do the work. March is the time to do the clean up, especially after the harsh winter here on the beach. We weeded, pruned, cut back what was dead or damaged, moved a few things around, and put down a layer of compost.
There used to be a cabin across the street. It was destroyed in a fire this winter, along with heavy damage to the cabin to the left. Both will be replaced with two story dwellings.
We had a little fire of our own, back by the lagoon, to reduce our pile of clippings. I pruned the rosemary back hard and the smoke smelled quite good.
Now we're all back to being ship shape.
Great shots Linda, and I must say your header photo is simply outstanding.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
Well, back home and busy doing the spring garden clean up. Something else we have in common. We did the same thing this past week. I call it March Mulch Madness! And by the way, I bought Native American jewelry too when I went to San Xavier Mission near Tucson. Have a great last weekent in March. My doesn't time fly by!
ReplyDeleteDon't we have some picturesque names for places in Washington?? I love it! Your shots are great as always, Linda, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like your header very much, beautiful! Greetings from a flat country, no mountains at all.
ReplyDeletepruning between rain storms must keep you on your toes...it is spring
ReplyDeleteThose are great looking skies, don't care much for all the rain they bring, though.
ReplyDeleteI have to ask a question about the beaches there in Washington State - Why is there always what looks like tree trunks on the beaches there? It seems like all the photos I see of any beach in Wa St, there's always what appears to be tree trunks lying around! I really am interested in knowing - it has confused me since before I started blogging.
Thanks!
Tricia, the rivers here in the northwest run through dense forests. These rivers flood frequently during heavy rains and/or snow melt. During flooding the rivers wash out banks and often change course, thus sweeping any trees and bushes in their path down river. When these flood waters reach Puget Sound or the Pacific Ocean the debris gets deposited on the beaches, where it weathers and grays. We call this drift wood. From the size of some of these logs, you can imagine the force of the flood water raging through the river channels. We're lucky when it only takes out trees and not towns.
ReplyDeleteI'm very envious! Your house is gorgeous! I remember that fire across the street. That was very scary!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine what the burning rosemary must have smelled like. Lovely.
That's amazing, I had no idea flood waters were the cause - there's just so many on the beaches! Thank you so much - I appreciate you taking the time!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm adding your page to my blog roll & will be following too! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI think if I lived in Seattle, I would get tired of taking photos of rainy skies :-) Your house is lovely and it is too bad they are going to build a 2-story in your view. We'll be coming to Seattle in August to see our daughter.
ReplyDeleteWhy do they always replace the smaller houses/cabins with huge two story structures? Will you lose any view? I have seen that happen many times. My friend lives on the beach on Camano and the people in front set a precedent by building a HUGE house and now almost all the front line is looming over the back line. I think it is sad.
ReplyDeleteOther than that 'whine' this morning--LOL---glad you got some yard cleanup between raindrops. suoer shots. MB
What a fabulous house you have and in a great location. Lovely piccies.
ReplyDeleteI'm moving to Whidbey Island later this month. Useless Bay is a lovely part of the island. Looks like you're in tip top shape for the summer!
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