Pink Zazzle

I saw this flower at the FarWest Show in Portland last month and had to stop and stare.  I had never seen anything like it .  The bright pink flowers are spectacular, especially with that fuzzy green foliage.  Growing in zones 9-11 it’s an annual here in the Pacific Northwest, but who cares, I want one!  It’s described as very floriferous and reblooming for 2-3 … Continue reading Pink Zazzle

Painted Garden Sticks

Why buy garden stakes when you can make your own?  I saw this idea on Pinterest and decided to give it a try for a kids class at the nursery.  I collected sticks from a beautiful Dawn Redwood tree that I had recently pruned.  I also received some great black bamboo from a friend.  The bamboo sticks were ready to go, but the redwood sticks … Continue reading Painted Garden Sticks