Spring Snow
This was an April Fools joke on me. I took this video in the middle of March, saved it, and somehow it published itself on April 1st! Continue reading Spring Snow
Make Moles Disappear With Ferrets!
When I heard that ferret poop was being passed around by my friends, I was very curious. And then I heard that it was being used as a mole control and I thought…brilliant! Scare away those pesky little mammals with a natural predator. Moles don’t eat plants, they eat insects and worms, but they can create a big mess when they dig up mounds of … Continue reading Make Moles Disappear With Ferrets!
Pillow Talk
This was a fun garden to drink in at the Flower and Garden show, looking at all the contrasts and realizing there was a story. Here’s the theme created by Wight’s Home and Garden: These two neighboring gardens portray how opposites attract. She lives in a 50’s style ultra feminine environment surrounded by a colorful garden. He relishes their lively telephone repartee while ensconced in his favorite … Continue reading Pillow Talk
A Pacific Northwest Beach Garden
This beach garden at the 2013 Flower and Garden Show was a delight. It was created by Plantswoman Design Inc. and I was attracted to it right away with it’s coastal theme and cool plants. It featured drought tolerant coastal and unusual plants. One of my favorites was Scilla peruviana. This bold bulb was just beginning to bloom, shooting out little blue stars. I loved … Continue reading A Pacific Northwest Beach Garden
A Small and Secret Flower
Here is a secret, unknown to most. A tiny flower, almost unseen. I’ve never noticed it. As usual in nature, the male is the show-off. Appearing in spring, waving in the breeze, cascading from all the branches like a fountain. The male catkins are conspicuous, like liquid drops as they shimmer to life in the wind, as seen in the Garrya video below. But this … Continue reading A Small and Secret Flower
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