How is this for garden art? This beautiful insect hotel was featured at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show and I loved it! All the textures, colors and materials made me want to book a room! Continue reading Staying at the Insect Hotel?
This unique tree was featured in several displays at the NW Flower and Garden Show. Sciadopitys verticillata, or the Japanese Umbrella Pine, has lustrous, thick dark green needles that spread in whorls from the ends of the branches. Once you see this tree, you won’t forget it, it’s unlike anything else, this living fossil. It makes a great container tree, only growing about 6 … Continue reading Japanese Umbrella Pine
The Northwest Flower and Garden Show had lots of blooming, fragrant flowers in the display gardens. One of these was the bronze medal winning WSNLA garden designed by Gregory Smaus of Native Root Designs. Here are some words from the creator: “Our innovative design utilizes a culturally sensitive plant palette, permeable paving, recycled glass, and a living wall. It embraces the dream of spring from … Continue reading WSNLA Display Garden
These very creative displays were at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show last week. I like these small gardens and the layers of dirt visible through the glass. It makes you wonder how many things we have around the house that could be used for a planter. What would you use? Continue reading How do they get plants in here???
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