Salal
Look at this beautiful plant. Look at the green leathery leaves. Look at the soft fuzzy new growth. Look at the fine bristly hairs, look at the petite urn-shaped flowers. Look at those drooping little bells of white and pink. Look at this contrast of tender and tough. Look at the smooth curve of the leaf and straight line of the stem. Know this plant, … Continue reading Salal
Azara
I wouldn’t have noticed this tree unless I saw the sign right in front of it. Most signs aren’t very interesting but when they’re in front of plants I stop and read them. This one stated that when in flower, Azara smells like milk chocolate. What?! A chocolate plant? Yum….I immediately stepped into the under story of this suddenly fascinating plant and was surrounded by the … Continue reading Azara
A Day in Seattle
It’s not fair that this Japanese Maple in Seattle is slowly unfurling it’s soft colorful leaves while my Japanese Maples in my new hometown of Duvall, a mere 25 miles East, are still holding their buds winter-tight. I recently moved to Duvall and now I’m having gardeners remorse. Too far from the water! Too many deer! Not enough sun!!! Somehow I’ll have to make the … Continue reading A Day in Seattle
Northwest Flower and Garden Show 2015
I was so excited to participate in the show this year with our school. The display gardens were outstanding. I had some favorites as well as one I did not like at all, but couldn’t stop talking about! I’ll have more in the next few weeks, but here is a sneak peak. Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show 2015
Building the 2015 NWFGS
As a member of the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Horticulture Program I get to see more of the NW Flower and Garden Show. Continue reading Building the 2015 NWFGS
Rainyleaf 