Northwest Flower and Garden Show
It’s February 2012 and the Northwest Flower and Garden Show is here! Today I was there and worked at our Pacific Topsoils Booth, listened to a Dan Hinckley lecture and volunteered at the Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association display garden. It was great to talk with all kinds of people, find out what they are planning and planting in their gardens and learn about … Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Another Winter Bloomer
I’ve never seen a Mahonia this big, only at the Arboretum. With dark green leaves and yellow flowers that glow like a neon sign, this is a great winter shrub. It grows best in part shade and can reach 15 feet. Startling February color! Continue reading Another Winter Bloomer
February Planting
I planted a small area today for a client who needed color in front of her boxwood hedge. New plants are just starting to arrive at the nurseries, so it’s a good time to refresh a container or just put something new in the ground. Perennials are preferred, but annuals can be indispensable for color and cost. I chose ‘Rosemary’ Hellebore for the evergreen, thick … Continue reading February Planting
Native Bites: Fireweed
I first discovered this plant in my front yard when I moved to Washington State. I watched it in the spring growing tall, yet not knowing it’s name. I saw it blossom light, bright purple, swaying in the wind. I really didn’t take notice however until the flowers fell and the seed pods opened. That’s when the fun began. The long seed capsules split and … Continue reading Native Bites: Fireweed
Frosty Spanish Fir
Conifer….20-30 feet….slow growing….full sun….stiff texture….bright red buds in spring….distinct stiff needles. Continue reading Frosty Spanish Fir
Rainyleaf 