Taxus cuspidata. This plant will turn heads with it’s bright, sunny yellow foliage. The dwarf bright gold yew grows 4-5 feet tall and wide and will lighten up any spot in the garden, including a container. It grows well in sun to partial shade in zones 4-8. Cold winters are okay! This is a low maintenance shrub and is easily shaped with pruning. The fine … Continue reading Dwarf Bright Gold Yew
This craft involves cutting, gluing and designing and can leave a big mess, but it’s lots of fun! Kids can show their creativity as they pick colors and patterns for their butterflies. We talked about why some butterflies have big spots on their wings (to fool potential predators that they have large eyes) and how butterflies grow (from caterpillar to flying insect). I used … Continue reading Kid Stuff—Butterfly Windsocks and Plants
Even though plant lovers crave green, they are always intrigued with the absence of green. The outer white streaks on the leaves of this Hydrangea macrophylla look like pure white ice cream on a hot summer day. It’s a refreshing contrast, similar to the beautiful variegation of the Japanese Maple Ukigumo. This lacecap hydrangea will accent any planting. The outer ring of flowers are white and … Continue reading Light-O-Day Hydrangea
People are often looking for keep away plants. Keep away the unpleasant view, keep away the neighbor’s house, keep away the dogs, the kids, the noise, the street, the town, the world! I wonder if plants exist that perform the opposite function? Do they invite in the beautiful view, the friends, the neighbors, the world? But this post will review the keep-away plants, or … Continue reading Keep Away Plants! (Hedge Plants)
“This is the only rhody that I would ever buy” says a friend of mine. An argument ensues. ”One day when you’re old, tell me then that you’ve never bought another type of rhododendron”, I quickly respond. ” A cool new variety might come out, that you must have! When you’re putting in your Northwest native plant garden you might want a R. macrophyllum.” There … Continue reading PJM Rhododendron
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