Is Your Frozen Shrub Dead?
This is article, written by Cass Turnbull of Plant Amnesty, has some great information about winter injury on shrubs. A Word about Our Cold Spell from Cass Turnbull… After suffering through an extraordinary cold spell here in Western Washington, many garden owners will want to know what to do about the damage to many not-completely-hardy shrubs. The leaves of broadleaf evergreens commonly turn brown … Continue reading Is Your Frozen Shrub Dead?
Winter Interest Plants
On a recent early morning outing to the Bellevue Botanical Gardens I enjoyed seeing the winter garden. The plants that really stood out for me were the grasses. Most were drying and golden brown, but the texture and shape was outstanding. While many plants drop their leaves and disappear below the frosty substrate, the grasses are standing tall. They are moving and sparkling in the … Continue reading Winter Interest Plants
Remembering My Dad
On October 18, 2013 my dad passed away. It’s been difficult to think about ‘normal’ life when suddenly my life is completely different. I still work and sleep and shop for groceries, but something is missing. Someone who has been with me from the very beginning. I feel like a perennial that’s been divided, part of me is gone. But I can tell I’m still … Continue reading Remembering My Dad
Swedish Aspen
Fall color is always striking against a deep blue sky and this Swedish Aspen is a great example. Populus tremulus ‘Erecta’ is a columnar tree, growing 40 feet high and 10 feet wide (12x3m). It thrives in zones 2-8 and grows best in full sun. Continue reading Swedish Aspen
Nodding Onion
I like this photograph. I took it in Canada this summer and the first few times I looked at it, I was on the verge of hitting the delete button. Fuzzy! Out of focus, there is nothing to see, I thought. Then one day it popped up on my computer and I saw it with a different eye. Suddenly the crisp and clear flowers from … Continue reading Nodding Onion
Rainyleaf 