Plant places to go and plant things to see in our big beautiful world!
I took these pictures at the zoo three years ago and they have been hiding out on the hard drive. I thought I was photographing animals, but it was really the plants that took center stage. They attracted these amusing animals to them just so I would take their picture! Do you have a favorite zoo plant? Continue reading Zoo Plants
I like this garden I drove by on Bainbridge Island. It has horizontal space, typical two dimensional boxes, but also adds in a vertical space, providing an opportunity for plants that might trail and spread to instead travel up and out (peas, tomatoes, pumpkins). It also gives support and an area to tie down tall unstable plants (flowering perennials, floppy shrubs). And with gates that … Continue reading Garden Fence
I recently visited Bainbridge Gardens, a beautiful and established nursery on Bainbridge Island. Never having been there before, I enjoyed exploring the trees and shrubs and the Christmas filled gift store. There was a room set up for do-it-yourself wreath making filled with Northwest greenery and color. It looked like a lot of fun. I missed the cafe, guess I’ll have to go back. … Continue reading Bainbridge Gardens
Pay attention to the world around you, especially the plants! Continue reading No Texting
I recently visited the campus of BYI Idaho in and toured the creatively designed display gardens. Here is a look… Continue reading Gardens at BYU Idaho
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