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.
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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...
This time of year, it's easy to find holy moments. Random, dashed-off shot can produce fabulous color-splashed scenes. I spend a lot of time swooning in the fall, and in the winter, and, let's face it, in spring and summer too. You know. A few happy shots for your...
Oh sure, big dense laurel hedges have their place--but only if you live in English Manor. I don't seem as interested in the total privacy I hear other people talk about. I'm more attracted to screening that allows light through, especially in the dark months, and...
I've always want to go on the annual Catio Tour here in PDX, but something always comes up. Like I don't get a ticket. My friend Cathi is not like me. So this year, when I blah blah blahed about wanting to go, Cathi sprang into action and signed us up. I'm going to...
And the Jasmine Bed thanks you. I swear, after that first drenching rain, you can feel the earth breathing a sign of relief. And if it's not asking too much, rain gods, it would be lovely if this year, you could spread the wealth. A little more here: a little less...
It's hitting that time of year when my gardening enthusiasm wanes. Is that going on with everyone? When I feel first hints of fall, my thoughts turn to "holiday season." I love the lights and parties and activities--though in truth, my notions are far more complex...
Recently the Heldreths held an open garden for fellow bloggers. We'd seen snippets of Laura & Charlie Heldreth's garden in photographs, but most of us had not visited in person--and never en masse. If you're a plant nerd, you know there is nothing better than...
Last week, I tried to tell the story of our new paths and patio. In truth, I got a little sidetracked. And then there's the pesky issue of the snaps. For Pete's sake: how do people get photos that do not include hoses, buckets, and tools dropped in their tracks? Not...
I've been talking about paths and patio ever since we moved into our mid-century ranch house some 2+ years ago. I've consulted with trained professional, gotten sketches, drawn my own diagrams, saved a million examples on Pinterest. Sometimes it seemed all I was ever...