How much fun is it to say Banana Canna. Right up there with Sambucus. This post has nothing to do with Sambucus--aside from the delight in saying its name. Sambucus was my first deliberate Latin plant name utterance. Megan taught me when she urged me to buy a...
Oh sure. There are a million gorgeous colors out there now. One of the many reasons I love fall. But this Amsonia hubrichtii is hands down belle of the ball. Here it is with Beezus flying past--Just a Girl With a Hammer's dog. I tried to catch Bee in front of it as a...
And a belated Happy Canada Day to our good northward neighbors as well. Wishing everyone wonderful celebrations with friends and family--and plants to make you swoon. Cheers
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...
Big leaves, spiky leaves...my love for both is well documented. However, I'm also drawn to the tiniest of leaves and especially love them when seen in combination with the big ones. It's all about the contrast. Acacia dealbata and Paulownia tomentosa,...
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...
It is my understanding, Santa, that there is no limit to what your sleigh can carry. While I don't claim to understand the underlying physics, I shall be delighted to receive your bountiful offerings of my most coveted plants on Christmas morning, nonetheless. With...
After several record setting warm dry months in a row in Portland, I thought winter might have passed us by this year. But there are rumors (some might call them weather forecasts) that tonight is the night wintery weather arrives. I try not to get too excited about...