Small Gardens, Big Ideas
The 2013 Northwest Flower and Garden show offered garden displays in small spaces but packed with big ideas. Here is a sampling of these designs! Continue reading Small Gardens, Big Ideas
The Humble Hellebore, Winter’s Undiscovered Flower
Hellebores may seem exotic and so they are, being native across Europe and Asia. Yet many of these flowers have been hybridized here in the United States by places such as Northwest Garden Nursery in Oregon. This is a fantastic perennial. Blooming during the dark days of winter/spring, they are dazzling with their colors and blooms. I read that many people don’t know about this plant because … Continue reading The Humble Hellebore, Winter’s Undiscovered Flower
The Lost Gardener, A Journey From the Wild to the Cultivated
The plants were the stars at this display from the Northwest Flower and Garden show. The Lost Gardener was created by RHR Horticulture and Landwave Gardens and won the the Founders cup, which is the best in show. In their words: A journey form the wild to the cultivated, this garden takes on the themes from the following motion pictures: ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘King Kong’, and … Continue reading The Lost Gardener, A Journey From the Wild to the Cultivated
IP Man
This was one of my top gardens at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. I loved all the conifers and the serene setting. This garden was created by TreeLine Designz International as a retreat for a legendary martial arts master. In their words: The courtyard garden uses bonsai, bamboo, bulbous plants and other species to create a soothing place for meditation. Natural stone sculptures, lanterns and benches, … Continue reading IP Man
A Hobbit’s New Zealand Garden
Of all the gardens at the 2013 Northwest Flower and Garden Show, A Hobbit’s New Zealand Garden was my favorite. No fancy paths, patios, staircases or dining sets, it was all about plants. Finally, order in the universe! There was one cute little hobbit house, but even it’s roof was made of plants. I like how everything was tied together with moss and ferns and … Continue reading A Hobbit’s New Zealand Garden
Rainyleaf 