NW Flower and Garden Show—Miniature Gardens
I went to a seminar by Janit Calvo, owner since 2001 of the miniature garden center; www.twogreenthumbs.com. She creates containers that make a 6 inch tree appear like a 60 foot giant. She adds plants with extremely slow growth rates, some less than an inch per year. She uses a variety of shapes and sizes to mimic a real life size garden. She adds hardscape, like … Continue reading NW Flower and Garden Show—Miniature Gardens
Pacific Northwest Flower and Garden Show
It was a busy Saturday, here are some of the sights: Continue reading Pacific Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
It smelled good, it looked good and there were happy gardeners wandering around with stories to share. I heard a good one about worm composting on the white carpet….. Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Which three?
Which are the top three plants that I chose to take from my garden in a recent move? The winners are….. 1. Ukigumo japanese maple—floating clouds for light and freedom 2. Julia Child Floribunda Rose—for beauty and happiness 3. Sunshine Blue Blueberry—for sustenance and strength Continue reading Which three?
Musa is me
If you knew a natural disaster were sweeping through your garden (fire, earthquake, ice storm) what three plants would you save, and why? Would they hold memories of the past? Hopes for the future? Could they be a brand new introduction? Have a sentimental scent? Rare and expensive? Robust and vigorous? All are worthwhile reasons to save a plant. But what if it’s an ugly … Continue reading Musa is me
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