field of peoniesMother Nature Does It Again
Rows and rows of peonies in the field are a feast for the senses. Get out and enjoy the gardens of the Pacific Northwest.

Bowers of Flowers

Ah, the glory of the summer season! Close your eyes and breathe in the delicate scent of flowers. Open your eyes and be dazzled by the profusion of flowers that are everywhere in summertime. From asters to zinnias, the variety of flowers staggers the imagination and triggers awe at Mother Nature’s broad handiwork. Use the resources of the PCC library to investigate which blooms you will plant in your very own garden.

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