![fountain frog](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fountain-frog.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
Our area suffered flooding from Tropical Storm Irene and the storm that followed a week after causing enormous damage as rivers and streams overflowed their banks. We have recovered on our road so today I prefer to think about the gentler water in our gardens that calms and soothes. Here are some of the the quiet waters I saw in Seattle this summer at the Garden Bloggers Fling.
![fountain 7-23](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fountain-7-23.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
![Kate Farley's garden](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Kate-Farleys-garden2.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
![Kathryn's fountain](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Kathryns-fountain.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
![Bloedel reflecting pool](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Bloedel-reflecting-pool.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
Only a big public garden can have a big water feature like this, but most of us can find a way to bring water, reflections – and quiet reflection into our own gardens.
Thanks for reminding me about Bloedel. A remarkable place, even if kind of low on flowers. Maybe next year I can join the garden tour here in Seattle. So glad you had a good time.