Plant places to go and plant things to see in our big beautiful world!
In June, in full bloom, this plant is amazing. I photographed this Chilean Lantern Tree, or Crinodendron hookerianum, at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island in Washington. It was about eight feet tall and literally dripping with flowers. Flowers of a soft, pinkish-red color that hang down profusely like cherries or peppers. I’ve seen the immature plant at the nursery, for sale as a … Continue reading Chilean Lantern Tree
I had a great trip to Bainbridge Island last week, the highlight being the Bloedel Reserve. It’s now one of my favorite gardens and I highly recommend it! Here are the photos of this beautiful place….. Continue reading Bloedel Reserve
I had yet another unexpected plant surprise when I visited the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island this week. I had been looking forward to exploring this renowned public garden for some time, but didn’t anticipate what I found when I drifted down a sunny path and came upon the moss garden. A natural garden filled with waves of moss. Swimming over the soil, covering … Continue reading Moss Garden at Bloedel Reserve
Everyone needs a tree to call their own. Trees are all around us, but have you ever picked a favorite? One special tree to watch through the seasons. To photograph and spy on? It’s like posing with a member of the family. A tall member, with really good hair. Trees are fun. We walk among them and find shade under their branches. We hug … Continue reading Everyone Needs a Tree
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