What a beautiful day it was. Yesterday, Mia called us with a class assignment. She had to ask 5 adults what their favorite place in Portland is and why. I told her it was the Rhodie Garden because it is such a beautiful place and practically in our backyard. I can go every day, year round and find beauty and peace.

Today, Maggie and I joined the throngs who were enjoying the beauty on a late afternoon of incredible warmth and light from the sun. I have probably taken photos like these every year, but I never tire of the lovely spring colors.

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One section of the garden is being renovate. They are doing some major stone work. Here are some of the supplies.

I love the look of the construction fence snaking through the vegetation. You can see all of today’s photos on my Flickr set.

I have some pretty things in my yard, too. I planted bulbs last fall and I love these tulips and daffies.

A few weeks ago, the raspberries were just sticks in the ground. Now, look at them.