I saw this tree growing at Kalaloch Beach on the Washington coast and could hardly believe it was still upright. The stream below it, which empties into the Pacific Ocean, has slowly eroded the soil, leaving a large portion of the roots exposed. It seems at any moment it might just topple over, especially with all the heavy rains that hit the area. I wonder how … Continue reading Growing On Air
In June, in full bloom, this plant is amazing. I photographed this Chilean Lantern Tree, or Crinodendron hookerianum, at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island in Washington. It was about eight feet tall and literally dripping with flowers. Flowers of a soft, pinkish-red color that hang down profusely like cherries or peppers. I’ve seen the immature plant at the nursery, for sale as a … Continue reading Chilean Lantern Tree
Deer inhabit almost every part of the American continent. They are adaptable and may change their feeding preferences over time. During times of hunger, deer will eat almost any plant to survive. Following is a list of plants that are usually deer, and rabbit, resistant. Annuals Alyssum Alyssum Calendula Calendula offininalis Dusty Miller Senecio cineriaria Floss Flower Ageratum houstonianum Lemon grass Cymbopogon citratus Licorice Plant … Continue reading Deer Resistant Plants
Recently I watched as this deer tore off big bites of these luscious Japanese Maple leaves. Freshly unfolded this spring, they were green and tender, just like a new spring salad. Our small Washington city of Sammamish, home to almost 46,000 people, is surrounded by green. We residents of the Northwest love/hate our green. We demand that it stays, even though we continually try to fill … Continue reading Japanese Maples…Deer Candy in Sammamish
Wisteria the double agent. It pretends to be a vine, but it’s really a tree. This one is growing in my friend Lory’s garden and is quite spectacular as it winds its way up a Western Red Cedar. She said this wisteria has been growing here for about 17 years. Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is the most popular form. It twists in a counterclockwise direction … Continue reading Wisteria All Grown Up!
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