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
Conifer….20-30 feet….slow growing….full sun….stiff texture….bright red buds in spring….distinct stiff needles. Continue reading Frosty Spanish Fir
Evergreen. Perennial. Shade-tolerant. Colorful. Frost resistant. Winter and Spring flowering. Poisonous. Pretty. Continue reading Hellebores: Summer Color on a Winter Day
My brother is a really good photographer. I love this picture he took in New Zealand! It’s one of those photos that draws you in. Grassy field and blue, blue sky. Very simple, yet so engaging. I long to walk on that smooth green grass. No, not walk…run really, really fast. I want to fly over the hill and see what’s on the other side … Continue reading New Zealand Earth and Sky
As this is a plant blog, I will start with my plant reference. Every book has them. It can’t be denied….plants are everywhere! This scene is when the young hero, Kvothe, is wandering in the Fae. He spies a tree….. “It was no type of tree I had ever seen before, and I approached it slowly. It resembled a vast spreading willow, with broader leaves … Continue reading Book Review: The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
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