Chilean Lantern Tree
In June, in full bloom, this plant is amazing. I photographed this Chilean Lantern Tree, or Crinodendron hookerianum, at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island in Washington. It was about eight feet tall and literally dripping with flowers. Flowers of a soft, pinkish-red color that hang down profusely like cherries or peppers. I’ve seen the immature plant at the nursery, for sale as a … Continue reading Chilean Lantern Tree
The Rhododendron
Everybody complains about them, yet they won’t stop buying them. They get too big, yet they keep planting them under their windows. Nobody wanders through the nursery and is delighted when they come across them. They are on a mission. This is a task. They drive in and ask, ‘Where are the Rhodies?’, march up the hill, pick out something suitable and drive off. Like … Continue reading The Rhododendron
Bloedel Reserve
I had a great trip to Bainbridge Island last week, the highlight being the Bloedel Reserve. It’s now one of my favorite gardens and I highly recommend it! Here are the photos of this beautiful place….. Continue reading Bloedel Reserve
Moss Garden at Bloedel Reserve
I had yet another unexpected plant surprise when I visited the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island this week. I had been looking forward to exploring this renowned public garden for some time, but didn’t anticipate what I found when I drifted down a sunny path and came upon the moss garden. A natural garden filled with waves of moss. Swimming over the soil, covering … Continue reading Moss Garden at Bloedel Reserve
Ukigumo
This is my Ukigumo tree which I’ve had in a container for four years. It’s such a beautiful tree, especially in spring with the fresh light colors. I like the way it weeps in this picture, heavy with the spring rains. Continue reading Ukigumo
Rainyleaf 