I had this idea I’d be outside working on a few winter-long projects, like removing the mass planted juniper. Turns out, it’s cold out there, and wet. So that means, time for indoor projects. I have lots of food ideas, continuing my lifelong quest for a healthier...
While out running errands one day I made a quick stop at the hardware store (not to be confused with a big-box store, after all Winks is the real deal). I was quite surprised to see an extremely healthy Brachyglottis greyi growing beside the parking lot. That sighting...
Visiting botanical gardens is the main reason to travel, right? Right. Sometimes my traveling companions do not understand this fact. While my sister was spending a year in Rome, I went for a visit. Our first day in Rome, she gave me a very nice tour of the city along...
Some plants just require that you pull over for a closer look. These oddballs stopped me dead in my tracks. 1. In-ground Portland agaves Happy looking Portland Agaves are always worthy of closer inspection so we can try this at home. McMennamins joints have the...
For moving plants indoors. And do you think I have a plan? NO--even though I swore. Agave--Aloe--Cabbage Tree, Shinning hardwood floors. Tempting foliage all around, And kitty cats who soar--
I am a strong believer that when it comes to gardening, rules are made to be broken. Recently my garden was open to 80+ garden bloggers from around the world. The comments I enjoyed the most were ones along the lines of “seeing your garden helped me realize I don’t...