This plant is tempting me. It’s a photo from Mike in New Zealand and it looks awfully familiar. I can’t quite place it, although Gaura comes to mind. It’s hard to be sure without a close-up. Who knows? Can anyone name this plant or make a guess? Continue reading What is it? I Need to Know!
Doesn’t this tree look lovely in white? Green and red suit it as well, but it keeps white for special occasions. Continue reading Japanese Maples…Winsome in Winter
Same plant, different season. These photos were both taken this week. The New Zealand photo simmers of summer. I start to sweat just looking at it. I can feel the waves of heat coming off the plumes, hitting me in the face. The azure blue sky is brilliant and the plumes look like a soft, warm golden sweater. I sure it’s just my size. I’d … Continue reading Pampas Grass: A Tale of Two Seasons
Today is the one year anniversary of Rainyleaf: All shades of green, a plant perspective. It’s my blogiversary! January 16 2011 was my first post. I began writing to find a way to create something. At the time I felt like life was squeezing me too hard and swallowing me up. I was wilting and dropping leaves. This blog gave me a space to breathe … Continue reading Blogiversary
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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