A friend recently asked about this plant in my garden, and I couldn't think of the name. But can you blame me? How am I supposed to keep track of all these things I buy and plant willy nilly. I figure it's better than letting them go distressed as I wring my hands...
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....
Have we complained enough? It's been wet here in Portland, way beyond the norm, as in over 10.22" since the beginning of December, where as normal would be 2.80". Before the month is over (there's nothing but rain in the forecast) we will have set an all time record...
It’s one of the best known meme’s for garden bloggers – the 15th of each month is given over to photographing (and sharing) what’s blooming in our gardens. Even a foliage lover like me can be seduced by a few flowers now and then. Flowers are fleeting, but foliage is...
It's here, you guys! The plants are coming. Enough with that gardeners' patience we're supposed to possess. It's time for the plants to grow, and it's happening! It may be a while still until the garden is big and lush and photogenic, but small things are changing...