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 love getting into other people's gardens. And when the gardener is also a professional designer, it's an extra dose of fun. This weekend, Vanessa Nagel-Gardner opened her personal as part of the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Open Gardens 2016. It's a terrific...
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...
To think of the plants I've babied along, knowing in a dim corner of my brain that its days are numbered. But once the synapses fire in earnest, stand back. Mind you, I don't always record the before scenario--because once I get it in my head it's okay to get the ax,...
We want to wish our cohort Loree all the best as she sets sail for new shores. It's been a grand adventure working with her, and we're thrilled with everything we've accomplished together. With Loree's help, we built from just an idea, to a robust online catalog of...
We're getting a terrific break in weather out here in the Pacific Northwest. It's perfect for gardening--coolish, cloudy mornings, and sunny afternoons. Yesterday, we had rain, and it's supposed to last a few days--much to the chagrin of William, the household...
My first visit to this garden, that of Bob Hyland and Andrew Beckman, was back in 2014. I figured a couple of years gone by it would be interesting to see it again. Visiting gardens over time, and watching them mature and the inevitable changes take place, is a...
The gardens, they are exploding. Bingo Bango Bongo With a little assist from the bench. Tall ones. And short ones too. Have a great Fourth. And may all your neighbors be the considerate sort. Cheers
How could I have even considered taking out our apple tree? This is why you shouldn't make big decisions after you first move into a place. Ms. Mulch Maid discouraged me mightily, and I'm glad she did. No matter how determined I was at times to get that tree gone, Ms....
Flower or seed head: debating which I like more. As you can see, it's a tough choice. Right now I've got Cirsium occidentale planted next to Echium wildpretii, a happy accident, aka a place where I could still see dirt. I've got a feeling both plants will have seeded...