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’m captivated to see something as large as a tree in such a tiny drop of water. Brilliant photography by Jeffrey Foltice. Continue reading Tree Falling from an Icicle
Witchhazel is blooming! Which way does it grow? Up and out, reaching skyward. I saw a plant 20 feet high recently and it was amazing. I did a double switch. Or was it a twitch? It had a big solid trunk and branches that soared over my head. The flowers that slowly uncurl in the cold winter air release a fragrance that will bewitch. This … Continue reading Witchhazel
2012 brings a new and revised Plant Hardiness Zone Map which was recently published by the USDA. This map has 30 years of weather data in it’s making (1976-2005). The previous edition was published in 1990. The hardiness zones are created from the average annual extreme minimum temperatures from the past. Here are a few highlights about the map: This is the first PHZM specifically … Continue reading New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
During the continuous and chill days of January, what better activity than a trip to the library? The King County Library System here in the Seattle area is fantastic. They have an extensive collection of gardening books available from all over the county. I love going there every few weeks to browse the shelves and find a precious publication to take home. Look what … Continue reading Good Reads at the Local Library
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