Nature
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment. ~Jane Austen Continue reading Nature
Kid Stuff—Cabbage acid indicator
This is a fun way to test the acidity of everyday materials by using cabbage. The more I learn about plants, the more I see they hold the solutions to many of our problems—plants rock! This experiment is from The Curious Boy’s Book of Exploration by Sam Martin, a book packed with entertaining challenges, puzzles, experiments, tricks and riddles (a red house is made of … Continue reading Kid Stuff—Cabbage acid indicator
Book Review: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Yes, this is a fantasy novel. Yes, this is a plant blog. Yes, I will find a place where the two coincide to satisfy my love for a good story and my appreciation for plants. Right on page 425 our hero Kvothe is comparing the elusive Denna to a flower, as she is tired of receiving perfect red roses from her suitors, and wants to … Continue reading Book Review: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
PJM Rhododendron
“This is the only rhody that I would ever buy” says a friend of mine. An argument ensues. ”One day when you’re old, tell me then that you’ve never bought another type of rhododendron”, I quickly respond. ” A cool new variety might come out, that you must have! When you’re putting in your Northwest native plant garden you might want a R. macrophyllum.” There … Continue reading PJM Rhododendron
Kid Stuff: A Rainbow Garden
Imagine a radiant flower bed that displays a full spectrum of rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. This is a fun way to get children excited about gardening. They could be involved in the flower selection, soil preparation, weeding and watering all summer while watching their ‘rainbow’ come to life. Capture a rainbow and you can plant it in your garden. … Continue reading Kid Stuff: A Rainbow Garden
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