Here in our dear Portland and the surrounding PNW we are rich in plantspeople of all sorts and lucky to be able to attend, first-hand, a dizzying calendar of exciting events of interest to plant lovers. Stay tuned to this spot for garden happenings.
It's a sunny All Saint's Eve around these parts. But rumor has it, that's all done. It was so gorgeous while it lasted. I meant to take a photo of the Ashe Magnolia in its fiery glory, but by the time I got back to it the following day, the wind had had its way. Photo...
Sometimes I marvel when I look back at all the photos. I also worry a little that I missed a lot by constantly taking pictures instead of just using my eyeballs. But that's not right, because I wouldn't remember if I hadn't taken the snap. I dunno. There must be a...
Way back a million years ago, in May, we did a short trek to Santa Barbara. I thought I'd seen it all after going to Huntington Gardens in San Marino, CA. However, see that picture atop this post--that's the garden at our Airbnb in Santa Barbara. The one below is...
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...
As you may know, the garden is in a bit of disarray. So instead of plant pictures, we're sending along photos of some fine-feathered friends. This morning just as Bill and I headed out for a winter walk, I got the bright idea we should go look for herons to...
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It seems like five minutes ago I was recounting my reading group's trek to the McKenzie River near Eugene, Oregon. But that was already a whole year ago. Our annual fall retreat is 20+ years in the making. This year, the six of us went to Welches, Oregon. We stayed in...
Hi y'all, I meant to send you a garden love note, but it seems I've escaped town without doing so. We're in Leavenworth, Washington--feeling like we're on a wee Bavarian vacation. I'd show you more, but I haven't taken many pictures yet. Getting ready to go...
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,...