Territorial Seed Company
I recently received a scrumptious catalog in the mail from Territorial Seed Company. They’re out of Oregon and I’ve had fun going through it and planning my small garden plot. Not having full sun, I’m planning on a salad garden, with leafy greens and an herb garden. Some of the things from the catalog that piqued my interest were (and I am not making these … Continue reading Territorial Seed Company
Remember the Roses?
It’s snowing outside right now in Sammamish, Washington. It’s still winter. It’s still February. I’m tired of cold fingers and wet feet. I need a little bit of summer. Remember the sun? Remember the smell of freshly cut grass? Remember the warm breeze against your skin? Remember t-shirts without three extra layers? Remember bright sunlight? Remember sweating? Remember fresh tomatoes? Remember the roses? … Continue reading Remember the Roses?
Plant Picks From the NW Flower and Garden Show
Pink forsythia, or Abeliophyllum distichum, grows 3-6 feet tall in full sun to part shade. It flowers in early spring and has a light, sweet fragrance. Beautiful foliage on this shrubby pine. There was a little note by it that said ‘Harvest Moon’, … Continue reading Plant Picks From the NW Flower and Garden Show
Witchhazel Espalier
What a great way to grow witchhazel! Training it to a trellis on the North side of a building, it smells heavenly in the winter and the wide, elegant leaves make an attractive screen in the summer. I love the shape that witchhazel grows naturally, reaching out and stretching as if to hold hands with the neighboring plants. It can make a terrific horizontal display. … Continue reading Witchhazel Espalier
Staying at the Insect Hotel?
How is this for garden art? This beautiful insect hotel was featured at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show and I loved it! All the textures, colors and materials made me want to book a room! Continue reading Staying at the Insect Hotel?
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