Falaroy, Garden, Salal Dreams, Veggies, Fruits and Herbs

An Elf in the Onions

Falaroy the elf discovered a small patch of vegetables still growing in December, after the seeds were planted in May.  Allium all around!  He knew this must be a powerful plant to survive through freezing temperatures, multitudinous slugs and an onslaught of weeds and fallen leaves.  He’s going to cut a few leaves to store in his belt pouch.  They might be handy to season … Continue reading An Elf in the Onions

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Field Trips, Plants, Shrubs, Washington Park Arboretum

Darwin’s Barberry

I met Berberis darwinii yesterday at the Washington Park Arboretum.  Temperatures were in the upper 30’s, so it’s always an unexpected surprise to find the unassuming December flower.  This shrub is in the Pacific Connections Garden, which brings together plants from Cascadia (the Northwest), Chile, Australia, New Zealand and China.  I love walking through these collections and looking for similarities and differences from our own … Continue reading Darwin’s Barberry

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Perennials, Plants

Red Hot Poker

Sometimes in cold December it’s nice to remember those warm August days.  These photos were taken in August of this year in my neighborhood.  I really enjoyed watching these kniphofia plants grow and bloom.  They are planted in large clumps in a twenty foot border.  The repetition of planting worked really well and they put on a gorgeous display during bloom.  The grass-like leaves are … Continue reading Red Hot Poker

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