NW Flower and Garden Show—Dan Hinckley

I love Dan Hinckley.  I just heard him speak at the Flower Show and it was fascinating.  To see plants growing in their native habitats adds such an understanding of their culture.  He discussed the plants in his garden at Indianola, Washington, especially those that survived the last few deathly cold winters.  I loved hearing of these brave new plants that can not only live … Continue reading NW Flower and Garden Show—Dan Hinckley

A Whole New World

Create a miniature world in your garden!  I watched a demonstration of miniature gardens at the Northwest Flower and Garden show this year and have always admired the way the scale can be changed by adding a small fence, pathway or pond.  A diminutive 10 inch tree can become a lofty giant when a tiny gnome is placed nearby.  There are lots of dwarf options with spruce, … Continue reading A Whole New World