The hour is upon us and it’s time to garden. Minute by minute we wait for the sun to warm up the winter earth. Seconds slip by and seasons pass. We travel through days and weeks, yet the garden remains timeless. It covers the planet and still fits inside a tiny globe. It’s always time to garden. Continue reading Timeless Garden
I like this container design for its simplicity and repetition. And the colors are cool! Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show
The colors of this plant are so diverse, it’s like using an artist’s palette in the garden. Amethyst, purple, chartreuse, black, caramel, multi-colored, chocolate, red, peach, burgundy and bronze are just a sampling of the colors. This North American Native, also known as coral bells, is a perennial favorite with many uses; deer resistance, flowers for cutting, dramatic foliage color, container or woodland garden, and … Continue reading Heuchera
This is the container I created named Rio, because my daughter said it reminded her of a parrot. The color theme is red, with a silver accent and here are the players: For Height 1. Weeping Larch tree: Larix decidua ‘pendula’ 2. New Zealand Flax: Phormium cookianum ‘flamingo’ 3. Fuchsia ‘gartenmeister bonstedt’ For Color 1. Heather: Calluna ‘spring torch’ 2. Stonecrop: Sedum spathulifolium 3. Sedum: … Continue reading Larch and Flax Red Container
This year the employees outdid themselves with some creative and contemporary designs. Notice the contrast in color, texture and shape which lead to a beautiful finished product. It’s always fun to try something a little bit different. Continue reading Gray Barn Nursery Container Contest
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