I saw this flower at the FarWest Show in Portland last month and had to stop and stare. I had never seen anything like it . The bright pink flowers are spectacular, especially with that fuzzy green foliage. Growing in zones 9-11 it’s an annual here in the Pacific Northwest, but who cares, I want one! It’s described as very floriferous and reblooming for 2-3 … Continue reading Pink Zazzle
Why buy garden stakes when you can make your own? I saw this idea on Pinterest and decided to give it a try for a kids class at the nursery. I collected sticks from a beautiful Dawn Redwood tree that I had recently pruned. I also received some great black bamboo from a friend. The bamboo sticks were ready to go, but the redwood sticks … Continue reading Painted Garden Sticks
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There comes a time in our lives when we come face to face with an extraordinary plant and it brings tears to our eyes. That’s how I felt when I stood beside Pinus strobus ‘Mini Twists’….so beautiful! Here are some of the outstanding pines that I discovered at Iseli Nursery in Oregon last week. This genus of plants has so much texture. Some are soft … Continue reading Surprising Pines
I had the long awaited opportunity to visit Iseli Nursery in Oregon this week. It was incredible! The attention to detail and design of the display garden was impressive with its collection of rare and beautiful conifers. The texture, color and movement created with these wonderful plants will turn you into a conifer lover quickly, without one look back at those broadleaf angiosperms. I was … Continue reading Iseli Nursery
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