Flowers - Wild and Tame

Olympic National Park (ONP)
Wildflowers
The wildflower blooms start in early summer, when glacier lilies are in bloom. Purple lupine dominates the spectacular wildflower bloom later in the summer. ONP boasts over 1,450 types of plants growing on the Peninsula, nearly the same number as the British Isles-an area 30 times larger.
www.nps.gov/olym/

Port Townsend
Secret Garden Tour
Welcome summer with a tour of the Olympic Peninsula's most beautiful private gardens. The focus of this year's tour is sustainable gardening. Map for self guided tour included with ticket. Tickets are limited. 360-379-5610 ext. 200
www.ptguide.com/wkstone/webkeystone.py?Profile=events/events_exp_search.prof&EventID=4432&UserID=biz_ptguide

Brinnon, Hood Canal
Whitney Gardens
Rhododendrons start blooming in February and peak in early May. Stroll a half-mile sand and gravel, level and gently sloping pathway (wheelchair accessible). The nursery can help you with rhododendrons, azaleas, shrubs, maples, magnolias, ground covers, perennials, vines and trees
www.whitneygardens.com