In early spring the flowering plum suddenly changes from it’s winter camouflage of brown twigs into clouds of pink petals. This tree is responsible for turning winter into spring. It’s one of the first trees to flower and fill the month of March with color. Bright and beautiful color that we have yearned for and dreamed of during the long dark months. I like … Continue reading Flowering Plum
Seqoiadendron giganteum ‘Pendulum‘ is like an alien tree. It doesn’t look like most of the other trees here on earth. I’ve been watching this one in my community for many years and find it an impressive specimen. Growing crooked, reaching up towards the sun, it’s fascinating to look at. The weeping sequoia can reach heights of 25 feet and grows in zones 6-9. What does … Continue reading Weeping Seqoia
The bright blossoms of Ribes sanguineum are a sign that spring has arrived. The red flowering currant has rosy red blossom clusters that cover a mature shrub in the spring, creating quite a show. Most of the spring colors are pastels, soft daffodil yellows, light cherry pinks, but this plant is bright and beautiful. Almost a summer color. The name Ribes means ‘acid tasting’ referring … Continue reading Red Flowering Currant
The first letter was dated June 3, 2011 and was from my friend Pany in London. It was a card with those Irresistibly Sweet strawberries on the cover. When I received it last summer, I was new to blogging and hadn’t a clue what to do with it, so I threw it in the pile (don’t deny it, we all have the same pile). The … Continue reading I Finally Opened the Mail!
Today in the heart of Seattle a rare botanical find was discovered. This extraordinary event had the blogosphere buzzing and created quite a horticultural hoopla. Thought extinct, Needlus spaceosus variety ‘PNW’ was actually uncovered in the middle of this urban arena. This rare sighting occurred during a brief 2 second clearing of the clouds of this perpetually misty city. Residents gazed and children cried in … Continue reading Ancient Tree Discovered Today in the Heart of Seattle!
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