We were walking with our family in West Seattle on Harbor Avenue, looking across Puget Sound to downtown Seattle. The esplanade opposite the water was lined with multi-level, concrete condominiums, I’m sure stacked as high as ordinances would allow. And then we came upon this little gem in the middle of all that concrete! What a treasure!
A small wood shingle residence was planted densely with amazingly beautiful blooming plants, including on the roof. They had water reservoirs out for the birds, dogs and even a water fountain for passers-by. The home owner received the Certified Wildlife Habitat designation from the National Wildlife Federation for providing four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover & places to raise young. What a gift for their community, guests to their community AND all the birds and critters in the area!
-Sally & James
Claudia says
How lovely! They have such a perfect climate!
sally gill says
Yes, it was so much fun and we were lucky for the sunshine!
Julie says
I grew up near Seattle and this beauty makes me homesick! Wonderful, wonderful job!
sally gill says
Thank you so much Julie! Yes, I would be homesick too! Sally