tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post678312725186378694..comments2024-01-16T02:10:00.128-08:00Comments on Margy Meanders: Exploring Bellingham: Cottonwood TreesPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-21400318905453329712020-06-01T09:42:10.369-07:002020-06-01T09:42:10.369-07:00We have a view of nearby Mt. Baker in the winter t...We have a view of nearby Mt. Baker in the winter through the trees. Right now we have to go out to Bakerview Road in front of our condo to get a view. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-72109250437610537752020-05-31T23:55:07.436-07:002020-05-31T23:55:07.436-07:00The photos of the cottonwood tree through season i...The photos of the cottonwood tree through season is wonderful! Not to forget the first one taken in winter.Traveler In Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025314570841185266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-71861826712690852742020-05-31T13:09:39.097-07:002020-05-31T13:09:39.097-07:00Mine works best on distance shots. The closeups of...Mine works best on distance shots. The closeups often turn out blurry. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-28240514483791215722020-05-31T13:09:09.337-07:002020-05-31T13:09:09.337-07:00That fast! We have a few pines in Powell River in ...That fast! We have a few pines in Powell River in the higher elevations, but down along the lake it is mostly cedar, fir and hemlocks. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-28936182498166720162020-05-31T12:59:33.689-07:002020-05-31T12:59:33.689-07:00They are beautiful in all seasons. The nice thing ...They are beautiful in all seasons. The nice thing about late spring through early fall is the leaves block the view of city buildings and streets to the east. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-68867144303551070172020-05-31T12:58:32.321-07:002020-05-31T12:58:32.321-07:00Right now my eyes are suffering from pollen. I nev...Right now my eyes are suffering from pollen. I never used to have allergies, but as I get older they seem to have developed to a small degree. Back home in British Columbia we have lots of maples on the hills in front of our cabin. I love the golden colour in the fall. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-41237920680924137362020-05-31T12:57:08.864-07:002020-05-31T12:57:08.864-07:00That's one thing I love about reading blogs. I...That's one thing I love about reading blogs. I'm always looking at Google to translate something or find out more about a new thing. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-28670861894237073062020-05-31T12:56:22.083-07:002020-05-31T12:56:22.083-07:00Thanks Suzana. I don't think I could ever live...Thanks Suzana. I don't think I could ever live in a big city again without natural areas nearby. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-41605903624047666142020-05-31T12:55:17.881-07:002020-05-31T12:55:17.881-07:00I've seen cottonwoods and other poplar trees g...I've seen cottonwoods and other poplar trees grown here as windbreaks. Maybe that why they have spread so easily to natural areas within the city. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-64398477530193977342020-05-28T23:03:38.071-07:002020-05-28T23:03:38.071-07:00The pictures are great. I think the iphone camera ...The pictures are great. I think the iphone camera works just great. I use one too for all the photos on my blog. :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing these wonderful line up of trees, on #WordlessWednesday, Margy. :)<br /><br />https://natashamusing.com/2020/05/garden-love-thursdaytreelove/Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774130321996391016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-63325661027708491292020-05-28T16:33:37.264-07:002020-05-28T16:33:37.264-07:00They are gorgeous and majestic to see! We have lot...They are gorgeous and majestic to see! We have lots of pine trees, as they grow 7 times faster here than in the north!<br /><br />Your link is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!<br />betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-87423540863340004292020-05-27T23:03:56.724-07:002020-05-27T23:03:56.724-07:00Somehow I like looking at the cottonwood trees whe...Somehow I like looking at the cottonwood trees when they're bare, and look at that rainbow! Makes your heart skip for joy.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866700983578714993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-20349818979904685702020-05-27T10:44:09.071-07:002020-05-27T10:44:09.071-07:00I've seen these trees and the flying fluff alt...I've seen these trees and the flying fluff although pretty to see they may not be kind to allergy sufferers. Maple leaf trees are very common where I live. Thank you for sharing your photos and onfo about the cottonwood trees. #MCoWNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-14810567255207257042020-05-27T09:18:32.713-07:002020-05-27T09:18:32.713-07:00I dit not know Cottonwood and I asked "google...I dit not know Cottonwood and I asked "google". The Name Cottonwood is "Pappelbaum" in german. Now I know ;-)<br />Greetings<br />KirsiKirsi schreibthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335352853456327253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-91860445471388774292020-05-27T03:43:37.601-07:002020-05-27T03:43:37.601-07:00The nature is so beautiful! And following the seas...The nature is so beautiful! And following the seasons we can learn a lot about beauty, share, silence, life!<br />Thank you for the images!<br />Happy WW and be well!Suzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360309840334959362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-20146859611252460082020-05-26T23:47:51.857-07:002020-05-26T23:47:51.857-07:00Oh, there are also these trees of the genus Populu...Oh, there are also these trees of the genus Populus in Romania. They are grown in the plains like curtains against the wind, but there are also many in cities. In fluffy weather they are almost a calamity, you can't keep windows open unless they have nets.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Have a nice day, Margy!Zinaida Strinuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420533978811471007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-46896934128446485172020-05-26T15:35:08.043-07:002020-05-26T15:35:08.043-07:00When I would visit my grandparents in California&#...When I would visit my grandparents in California's central valley I think the oaks in the hills were live oak. And when we lived in Los Angeles there were plenty of palms. Now they are mostly in ornamental gardens. I love pecans! - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-89667484708681346682020-05-26T15:33:32.353-07:002020-05-26T15:33:32.353-07:00I think they are beautiful in all seasons. - Margy...I think they are beautiful in all seasons. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-72478331459899163812020-05-26T15:31:16.109-07:002020-05-26T15:31:16.109-07:00Good thing I had the pictures in my digital albums...Good thing I had the pictures in my digital albums. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-36171823100561075572020-05-26T15:30:39.510-07:002020-05-26T15:30:39.510-07:00Your climate is a bit different from ours I think,...Your climate is a bit different from ours I think, even though the latitude is similar. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-61428079122475777682020-05-26T15:28:58.758-07:002020-05-26T15:28:58.758-07:00Thank you. - MargyThank you. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-17378205537020774232020-05-26T15:28:48.503-07:002020-05-26T15:28:48.503-07:00Thanks. With these bug guys it's hard not to g...Thanks. With these bug guys it's hard not to get a bit of sky, a good addition for Skywatch. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-8678840794684885392020-05-26T15:28:09.547-07:002020-05-26T15:28:09.547-07:00That's one thing I love about the land around ...That's one thing I love about the land around our cabin. We do have a few maples and dogwoods that lose their leaves, but they make for a beautiful fall. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-90592833541814908392020-05-26T15:15:15.158-07:002020-05-26T15:15:15.158-07:00There are two trees that dominate our area...Live ...There are two trees that dominate our area...Live oak & palm trees. Live oak is a species compared to other oak trees (they are evergreen). Beautiful photos with your cellphone. Our pecan tree has catkins (didn't know it was a girl tree tho)Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-7767468612887555412020-05-26T11:44:51.355-07:002020-05-26T11:44:51.355-07:00Beautiful collage with the 4 seasons of the cotton...Beautiful collage with the 4 seasons of the cottonwood trees.<br />Dawn aka Spatulas On ParadeDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215542444229937948noreply@blogger.com