Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry
Prunus serrulata, or the Japanese flowering cherry is coming on late this year, but who cares about the wait, it’s amazing. Why do people demand evergreens, safely familiar all year long, when they can have this? This flower that’s like a drug, that alters our consciousness? One glance will smooth the worries, cancel the headache and make smiles break out everywhere. I like a tree … Continue reading Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry
Kid Stuff—Flowering Cherry Craft
This is an easy, cheap and fun craft to make with kids. Especially when the sun is shining and you are sitting under the real cherry blossoms–it’s great! First collect some branches. It’s good to get a variety, some kids want delicate stems, others want one big chunky stick. Next, buy the tissue paper colors of your choice and cut them into 1-2 inch squares. … Continue reading Kid Stuff—Flowering Cherry Craft
Redmond Watershed
A quick hike today in the Redmond Watershed, getting ready for Zander’s Eagle Scout project. We encountered beautiful plants, wonderful weather and 10 horses! (Who knows what the little yellow violet is?) Continue reading Redmond Watershed
Garden Quote
Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there. ~Thomas Fuller,Gnomologia, 1732 Continue reading Garden Quote
Inviting Plants
If some plants keep things out, which plants welcome people in? Which plants say hello, come on over? Come sit in the shade, smell the flowers and brush away trouble. When one pass of the hand over the foliage creates a sweet scent, an intoxicating aroma or a fond memory, this plant is inviting. When I brush by a tomato plant and it releases that … Continue reading Inviting Plants
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