Daphne, the Lilac of Winter
Daphne is the lilac of winter. An unassuming shrub in foliage and form, yet unsurpassed in fragrance. A fragrance in February is not forgotten. A fragrance of flowers and bees, of sunshine and smiles, a fresh, floral, flowery feast. With insects in short supply during the cold winter months, Daphne seeks them out with its potent scent. To ensure pollination, it produces a potion … Continue reading Daphne, the Lilac of Winter
Living Amongst the Stars
This display garden, titled Living Amongst the Stars, at the 2013 Northwest Flower and Garden Show was created by WSNLA and Sublime Garden Design. I volunteered for a couple of hours on Friday to answer plant questions. Almost all of them were about the plant with the big yellow flowers. The one that looked like a trumpet. Yes, it was a gorgeous specimen of Brugmansia … Continue reading Living Amongst the Stars
Scenes From the Show
I enjoyed a full day at the garden show today and can’t wait to post the garden pictures. But until then, here are some scenes from the show! Continue reading Scenes From the Show
Northwest Flower and Garden Show Peony
One of the most beautiful flowers blossoming at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show this year is this breathtaking peony at the garden created by Wight’s Home and Garden. Its a Yellow Doodle Dandy Itoh peony. I’ll have more pictures from this garden ‘Pillow Talk’ soon. It was another fun day in Seattle! Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show Peony
Northwest Flower and Garden Show 2013
Today was the first day of the Flower and Garden Show in Seattle and there were beautiful plants (I loved the Itoh Peony in full bloom!) creative displays (Hobbit house!) and informative seminars (Thomas Hobbs has an amazing garden!). Here is a teaser of the Washington Park Arboretum’s A Hobbit’s New Zealand Garden. Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show 2013
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