Monday, May 16, 2011

Meerkerk Gardens


This last weekend we went camping at South Whidbey Island State Park. (We lucked out with the weather, as you can see-- apparently it was raining in Bellingham all weekend. Yessss!) Along with the usual camping activities of hiking, beer-drinking, beach combing, fireside storytelling and s'more-making, we visited this magical place called Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens.  


Meerkerk Gardens is a not-for-profit rhododendron garden, with acres upon acres of beautiful rhodies like these... 


...and these...


...and these!

The Rhododendron is Washington's state flower.

7 comments:

  1. Glad to hear you escaped the rain. Looks like you had wonderful light...great set of photos.

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  2. You are SOOOO lucky! And I love Whidbey! That's where I was born. A definite beautiful spot.

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  3. Thanks for the view of the rhodys. Outstanding. We NEVER see such blossoms here. Glad you got out from under the rain for a while.

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  4. With the rain you folks get out there, I'll bet the environment is perfect for rhododendrons. These are lovely shots. Glad you had a good time.

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  5. Glad you had good weather. I like the way you vacation - and that garden is beautiful!

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  6. Oh, yea! S'mores! What gorgeous flowers and I'm so glad you were able to get away from the rain for awhile.

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  7. Beautiful gardens and great photographs Lizzi.
    Costas

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