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Gardens in Seattle — the 18 best places to go into your own nature

May 25, 2022 by Matthew Leave a Comment

Bright pink azalea blossoms bring life to a garden in Seattle. The delicate red pistols project out from the flowers and bright green foliage is blurred out in the background.

Seattle has been my home for over ten years, and in that time I’ve explored just about every corner of the Emerald City and areas around the Salish Sea. The pandemic offered me a gift of anchoring down and getting even more familiar with the open green spaces in our beautiful part of the world. I’ve always had a special connection to nature, but my mystic heart opened even … [Read more...] about Gardens in Seattle — the 18 best places to go into your own nature

Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do

May 10, 2022 by Matthew

There are so many gardens in Seattle that make for great outdoor things to do. here a bee is on a red flower with yellow center while other plants are out of focus in the background.

It feels like we wait all year for vibrant sunshine to grace our foreheads and the daylight to last past 9 PM. It’s the perfect time of year to truly enjoy the best outdoor Seattle Summer things to do. While the local joke that ‘the rain doesn’t stop until the day after the 4th of July in Seattle’ feels true for many years, the warmer weather and longer days encourage discovery … [Read more...] about Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do

Seattle in November — 10 easy ways to include nature in exploration

November 3, 2021 by Matthew

This shot shows Seattle in November with the trees around the Seattle Center changing leaves and dropping them with the Space Needle hovering above in cloudy skies. In the foreground is the International Fountain spraying water streams in every direction, with the water bubbling down to the drain, which is red brick color.

Mud puddles the size of cars are not an uncommon sight in the down season of the Pacific Northwest. When the wind howls and rains fly sideways it can feel like entering into another realm. And with a few more minutes of darkness each day, it might seem like the world is closing in. But November in Seattle can be full of a regenerative spirit, refueling your soul with subtle … [Read more...] about Seattle in November — 10 easy ways to include nature in exploration

Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do

September 15, 2021 by Matthew

An array of harvest gourds are piled up on some straw bales against a gray wood barn.

Fall in Seattle is a glorious time of year! The pace settles down after a busy summer tourist season and a contemplative feeling sweeps through the city. My favorite parks and gardens are still alive with color -- late-season flowers and then the changing leaves. The Salish Sea continues to ebb and flows below moodier autumn skies that can't help but inspire wanderlust … [Read more...] about Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do

My favorite places in Seattle through the lens of the Major Arcana of tarot

September 1, 2021 by Matthew

The Seattle waterfront seen through a metal opening in a Washington State Ferry. The water reflects the pinkish glow of the sunset sky.

The Salish Sea flows in and out of the waters around Seattle twice every day, infusing life in a cycle that goes back to time immemorial. I've lived here now for ten years and the Emerald City is secure within my being. I've written quite a number of articles on the area -- mostly focusing on the colors and textures of the many green spaces -- but never in a manner that … [Read more...] about My favorite places in Seattle through the lens of the Major Arcana of tarot

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