Washington Park Arboretum in April
One of my favorite places to go on a walk in Seattle. Continue reading Washington Park Arboretum in April
Month: April 2012
Book Review—When Perennials Bloom by Tomasz Anisko
In this book I finally found an answer to my question ‘Why do some trees bloom so early?’ Early spring is a hard time, when the wind and the snow keep trying to disturb those beautiful spring flowers. In When Perennials Bloom—An Almanac For Planning and Planting (2008), Tomasz Anisko states “Blooming may be timed so the flowers are more visible to the pollinators. In forests, … Continue reading Book Review—When Perennials Bloom by Tomasz Anisko
Phenology, A Matter of Time
Timing is everything. A good time, a bad time. It’s about time. Never enough time! The relationship between plant and animal life cycles and the seasonal changes in climate is called phenology, or the science of appearance. Examples are the date of the first leaf or flower on a plant, emergence of insects and the appearance of specific migratory birds. The National Phenology Network describes it … Continue reading Phenology, A Matter of Time
Korean Fir ‘Silberlocke’
Silver in the garden is something special. In our society it’s gold that wins first place, but in the world of gardens I think silver takes the prize. This Korean Fir, like others, has needles with silvery undersides. However, unlike other firs, the needles on this tree turn upward, showing off the soft, glistening foliage and giving it the appearance that it’s been dusted with … Continue reading Korean Fir ‘Silberlocke’
It’s Hip to Have Catnip
I brought home a catnip plant for the garden yesterday. It didn’t even make it out of the driveway unscathed. Our cat practically pounced on it, knocked it over, rolled on it, rubbed against it and nibbled and chewed. An hour later the neighbor’s cat was rolling around our driveway. The above photo is what made it to the garden. And now, 24 hours later, … Continue reading It’s Hip to Have Catnip
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