Native plant information and updates.
I first discovered this plant in my front yard when I moved to Washington State. I watched it in the spring growing tall, yet not knowing it’s name. I saw it blossom light, bright purple, swaying in the wind. I really didn’t take notice however until the flowers fell and the seed pods opened. That’s when the fun began. The long seed capsules split and … Continue reading Native Bites: Fireweed
It’s Not Easy Being Green “It’s not that easy being green Having to spend each day the color of the leaves When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow, or gold Or something much more colorful like that It’s not easy being green It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things And people tend to pass you over ‘Cause … Continue reading It’s Not Easy Being Green
I like a party with a theme and the theme this year is shady. Made in the Shade is the title of the 2012 list from Great Plant Picks. Produced by the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, a new set of hardy and reliable plants are recommended each year for the maritime Pacific Northwest. Currently there are over 800 plants on this exceptional list. … Continue reading Great Plant Picks 2012
Can you imagine a plant like this one? Light requirements: sun, part shade, shade. Soil Moisture: dry, moist, wet. Evergreen shrub. What else could anyone want? Except, of course, it’s tenacity and motto ‘I’m not going anywhere!’ If every plant grew in any conditions, gardening would suddenly become very boring. We need to do our detective work. We need to solve this logic puzzle of … Continue reading Salal Reflections
It’s 2012. The year is new and promises bountiful produce and ever-blooming ornamentals. In January gardeners can blissfully dream about their future sun-filled gardens, but what exactly makes up the garden of our dreams? Reading the latest articles, looking at newly published garden books and listening to customers at the nursery, I’ve come up with my own list for the future. This list includes … Continue reading Garden Trends for 2012
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