The elderberries (Sambucus) appear on the tree-shrubs. Prized for their medicine and food for birds. Humans can digest them best when cooked into a syrup. #berries #nativeplants #gardening #sambucus #flora #garden #gardeningforwildlife

Feeling the change in season in the northern hemisphere. A visceral feeling of the shift, not just a change in landscape. Bracing myself for the last sprint of sunny days. #season #lastofsummer #shorterdays #timeinthegarden #endofsummer

A female black-headed grosbeak appears in the garden (has been eating my tomatoes). The black-headed grosbeak also eats pine and other seeds, berries, insects, spiders, and fruit. #gardenbirds #gardeningforwildlife #nativebirds #birdgarden #keepitwild #pacificnorthwest

Anne Kingsbury Wollstonecraft, sister-in-law of Mary Wollstoncraft and aunt of author Mary Shelly, was a North American botanist, naturalist, botanical illustrator, and women's rights advocate. Her manuscript on plant specimens (1828) was rediscovered recently #WomensArt

Tahini cookies. These are very good and easy to make. A Pinterest find just in time for guests with dietary restrictions. Roll dough balls in sesame seeds and press on parchment paper. Bake at 350F for 10-12 min. #veganrecipie #vegantreats #glutenfree #cookies #vegan #bake

Green Arrow Alaskan Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis) is introduced to the garden. It will have a tall narrow weeping appearance at maturity. Native to the Pacific Northwest. #nativeplants #indigenousplants #trees #nativeplantgarden #gardening #garden

A White-breasted nuthatch in the neighboring tree. An energetic little one. Thanks for stopping by. #birds #backyardbirds #gardeningforwildlife #garden #nuthatch #pacificnorthwest

A botanical watercolour I've just completed depicting a tropical pitcher plant.

Each season creates its own art. Next come the pumpkins. #season #september #pumpkinseason #seasonofchange #pumpkins

A beautiful day along the Oregon coast. #roadtrip #oregoncoast #bythesea #getoutside #pacificnorthwest

At Otter Crest Inn, the color of the hydrangeas were incredible. Mostly a woodland landscape with these remarkable mounds of color. #roadtrip #gardens #hydrangea #inn #flowers

Salal, Gaultheria shallon, is native to western North America. Growing in abundance along the Oregon coast. #nativeplants #wildlandscape #pacificnorthwest

Pretty beach rocks. #beach #beachday #rocks #seashore #pacificnorthwest

Look high above. Beyond doubt, there are messages of hope quietly signaling us. Photo: Otter Rock, Oregon #inspiration #InspirationDaily #hope #faith #signs #messagesofhope

Otter Rock #lifestyle #surfsup #surfing #pacificnorthwest #getoutside

Henderson’s angelica, Angelica hendersonii, growing on the cliffs at Haceta Head Lighthouse. Mostly occurring from Washington to the California coast. #nativeplants #coastalflora #flora #plants

At the end of the shoreline, a brambled area begins. This would be a great study for a pastel artist. #flora #nativeplants #beach #forest #otterrock #pacificnorthwest

This Black-margined Flower Fly might be mistaken for a bee on an aster. At work on the coast in Florence, Oregon. #oregoncoast #pollinators #insects #flora #fauna #pacificnorthwest northwest

Haceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint. Built in 1893. The lighthouse keepers had to endure difficult weather in winter. #travel #roadtrip #lighthouse #oregoncoast #historicoregon #history #coast #pacificnorthwest #lighthouse

A strange world. We can drive through a mountain. Highway 101, north coast. #roadtrip #coastalhighway #pacificnorthwest #travel #traveladventures