We happen upon gardening inspiration all the time–an exciting new plant combo spotted on an apartment balcony here, a master gardener’s open garden tour there. We love to share the latest sights that have us seeing new plants and old plants in new ways.
I am blessed to live in an area with great nurseries and great gardeners. That point was driven home again last weekend when I crashed a friend's open garden. Our local Hardy Plant Society was playing host to gardeners from all over the Pacific Northwest (and beyond)...
I am always a little bit amazed to see where food comes from. I mean where it actually comes from, not New Seasons. Around here, sure, you see neatly planted farms and orchards from time to time. But tropical Zanzibar, it wasn't uncommon to see fruit dangling...
When I started my post last week, I meant to write about a trip to Cistus Nursery with Loree, intrepid Mistress of Danger Garden. But once I got on that Highway, there were so many other fascinating places to visit--at least in my fanciful imagination. So back to the...
With last week's safari stories, I hope I haven't given you the false impression that I'm a rugged traveler. While I'm not big on lounging by the pool, I'm generally not a camper, and I quite enjoy a hotel that makes pool lounging look like a good idea. Following our...
A couple weeks ago, I watered the Danger Garden while Ms. Loree was off at the Toronto Garden Bloggers' Fling. Before she left, she picked up some glasses for me at IKEA, reward aplenty. But then, she insisted, positively insisted, that we head to Cistus Nursery for...
I bet I don't need to tell you, there are so many delights in the garden, it's hard to know which way to run. This greeted me when I opened the bedroom blinds yesterday morning. A dwarf Magnolia grandiflora loaded with blooms. It was here when we moved in, and I'm...
My friend and fellow blogger Anna, who blogs at Flutter & Hum, has been posting a single photo, sometimes two, on Wednesdays under the theme "Wednesday Vignette." Anna's got a great eye for color and pattern, and these posts tend to display that gift. She's...
As a lifelong animal lover, going on an African safari has been a fantasy as long as I can remember. After months of research and planning, the big trip finally happened last week. Technical difficulties here: I don't know why some photos are getting flipped upside...
I mentioned Darcy Daniels last week as one of our areas many talented garden designers. Well, lucky us--members of the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO)--Darcy held her garden open last week, giving fellow gardening enthusiasts an opportunity to ogle her collection...
If you're like me, and you feel the compulsion to garden, you will find a way to do so - no matter what your circumstances. Last December I was strolling down Burbank Blvd in North Hollywood (killing time, getting fresh air, while my husband scoured a book store) and...