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The snow came to life today in Driggs, Idaho. Frosty cats were gazing out the window, crisp potted plants were blooming on a shelf and a snowy dragon laughed as it clutched a magic crystal sphere, keeping its secrets deep inside. But what kind of secrets would a snow dragon hold? The spark inside this dragon could erupt into flame, melting all the sculptures into … Continue reading Snowscapes
I had the good fortune to visit London in Fall 2018 and there were three highlights of my trip. #1 was watching my team, the Seattle Seahawks handily beat he Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium. That was a fun game, Go Hawks! #2 was attending a live performance of Les Miserables at the Queens Theater. The music, the acting, the atmosphere…it was amazing. I loved … Continue reading Kew Gardens
There’s an event every August in Portland, Oregon called Farwest. People come from all over the Western States and beyond to see what’s growing at the nurseries, what new plants are about to hit the market and to share information about greenhouse growing. The last piece is what really interested me. I soaked up information from the experts like Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, the Buglady, and Paul … Continue reading Farwest
On a recent early morning outing to the Bellevue Botanical Gardens I enjoyed seeing the winter garden. The plants that really stood out for me were the grasses. Most were drying and golden brown, but the texture and shape was outstanding. While many plants drop their leaves and disappear below the frosty substrate, the grasses are standing tall. They are moving and sparkling in the … Continue reading Winter Interest Plants
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