What can we say? We are here because we love plants. You’re probably here because you love plants. We talk a lot about the plants we love, covet, admire, have watched grow happily in our gardens, tried and failed, the ups and downs of tending our own gardens and visiting others. It’s a happy place here, join us.
I bought Firmiana simplex aka Chinese Parasol Tree as a wee plant and promptly put in the ground. I couldn't see it behind the wall of Rhodocoma capensis out back by the fence, though figured eventually it'd be tall enough. Alas, when I did check, it had been...
Sometimes I try to determine if I have a favorite plant in the garden. Turns out, it's impossible. I love them all. I have to say, though, Rhodocoma capensis aka Cape Restio ranks high on the list. I can't even select a favorite picture, though in fairness,...
You should really see Cistus Nursery in the winter if you're in the area. It's transformative and paradigm-shifting to walk in one dreary Pacific Northwest day, where you might be used to seeing bare branches and bald spots where dormant plants lie sleeping around...
The Gossler Farms fall 2020 catalog is out with some brand new plants and restocked favorites. Gossler Farms' plants typically have all that heart-melting green lushness and fiery fall drama ??? that feel like classic Pacific Northwest gardens, with plenty of...
If you're anything like me, the summer itch has hit. That's the point where I'm itching to rearrange the garden to cover the bald spots, hide the plants that are past their peak, and adjust for conditions that turned out different than I expected. But it's hot. Not...
Talk about a stunner, Lobelia tupa rises to the occasion. I received this plant in the mail from Secret Garden Growers. It came in a 4" pot. Aren't plants a marvel. Look at this tiny plant. Why I never! Lobelia tupa grew vigorously into its second season. I was...
Happy MLK Jr. day from all of us at plant lust. Gardening may not solve the problems of the world, but spending time in beauty and tranquility surely doesn't hurt. Here's to dreamers. King Protea, aka Protea cynaroides "South Africa's national flower, & the...
That's how my daughter always gets me when I'm waffling on a plant purchase: "It's such a good plant for tucking in." The happy news--she's never steered me wrong, on anything. When Megan started her Nestmaker Blog, my interest in plants exploded. How did she know...
How about you? I've had so many great plants that give me cheap thrills and chills. Plants that were easy and relatively inexpensive. Why then, do I not have said plants growing out there right now? Last week, I showed you my pot ghetto, and honestly, what's the big...
Remember last week when I said this week I'd continue with part II. Well, I'm to hell and gone from Cartagena. We'd been waiting on our contractor for a patio project, then suddenly the crew touched down. They're making terrific progress, and we love it. (More on that...