Pacific Northwest Flower and Garden Show
It was a busy Saturday, here are some of the sights: Continue reading Pacific Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Author: rainyleaf
I love learning about plants and all things related, playing the guitar, hiking, disc golf and reading.
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
It smelled good, it looked good and there were happy gardeners wandering around with stories to share. I heard a good one about worm composting on the white carpet….. Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Which three?
Which are the top three plants that I chose to take from my garden in a recent move? The winners are….. 1. Ukigumo japanese maple—floating clouds for light and freedom 2. Julia Child Floribunda Rose—for beauty and happiness 3. Sunshine Blue Blueberry—for sustenance and strength Continue reading Which three?
Musa is me
If you knew a natural disaster were sweeping through your garden (fire, earthquake, ice storm) what three plants would you save, and why? Would they hold memories of the past? Hopes for the future? Could they be a brand new introduction? Have a sentimental scent? Rare and expensive? Robust and vigorous? All are worthwhile reasons to save a plant. But what if it’s an ugly … Continue reading Musa is me
Book Review—Growing Roses Organically by Barbara Wilde
On the first page this book makes the questionable claim “these pages will teach you all you need to know to start your rose garden right”. All I need to know? All I ever need to know? All that is absolutely necessary to grow roses? It seems unbelievable, yet after reading this book, it may be true. At least I feel prepared with the … Continue reading Book Review—Growing Roses Organically by Barbara Wilde
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