Open Gardens in Northeast Seattle

Unlike the previous posts, these garden photos are from small, private, city gardens.  They are members of the Northwest Perennial Alliance, a gardening organization of which we are members.  Each spring we get the 'yellow book', listing members gardens that are open on any given weekend. 

While we have had our garden open for a number of years, we chose not to this year.  But we love to tour the gardens of others. Each is different, reflecting the style of the gardener/owner.

This garden, in the Mt Baker district, as peek-a-boo views of Lake Washington.

The second gardener loves to add fun touches, especially recycled bowling balls.  Her color palette coordinates with her house.

I do love a sense of humor in the garden.

 Yes, we often find cookies!  These were chocolate chip!

Eclectic is the word for this next garden.  But then the gardener is a gay guy, and they always have fun gardens.

 Around the corner we found this great little pocket park.

These gardeners are not rich or pretentious.  They just love plants.  Here's the next one.

 And the final one.

It was cloudy and cold, but visiting with other garden lovers along the way added warmth to the day.