Is it me, or we all falling back in love with ferns. Maybe I'm late to the party. But so many groovy fronds out there. With some 424 ferns on plantlust, it's hard to pick a favorite. I like them all. Who is with me? Our Sebright Nursery Inventory is freshly updated...
I can explain. Two Portland garden bloggers talked me into attending the gbfling2019. That's what those in the know call it. I'm looking at you Danger and Just a Girl. I will be the first to admit, I'm not a terrific traveler. I like home. But this duo urged me on...
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...
On the time moving quickly front, I've got plans up my sleeve that I'd love to implement this season. For me it's a matter of sorting out priorities, then figuring out which thing gets done first. I generally find if I just can get the ball rolling--a start anywhere...
Uh oh. It's getting to that time of year when good intentions are headed toward next-year's to do list. How did it go so fast? I mean, it always does, but still. And to clarify, by ticking-off, I mean making the task list mad! Does it happen this way for everyone? I...
Magnolias are a romantic bunch, thought of like southern belles with a blousy bloom, a fleeting moment of floral perfection. Whenever I confess to love them madly, I’m met with a questioning glance. This does not equate. She of the spikes, desert plants and love of...
It's hard to imagine there was a time I didn't lust for specific trees. Not that far back, I could identify maples and conifers, and that's about it. Now my list explodes with possibility. If you love tropical-looking, big gorgeous fragrant flowers, and quick...
I’ve been studying trees for my new garden this week, and with so many worthy candidates, I'm giddy at the prospects. In my last garden, I got a bit carried away, adding some 25 trees in our 50 x 100 city lot. All in all, I loved those trees, but probably wouldn’t...