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Summer’s Bounty
There is something about the fragrance, color and lushness of the garden that is unbelievable at this time of year. Harvesting vegetables from the garden and feeling the warmth of the soil has always been one of my simple joys. The summer...
Designer’s Challenge: Pond Planting
Gardening is not a static thing but always evolving and changing. Sometimes aspects of the garden present themselves as challenges when least expected. Often planning and planting go hand in hand but situations change and the plan needs to...
Hosta Rant
When I get a chance I love to travel, mostly following my kids around in their life adventures. Last week found me in Michigan and I became a little crazed while walking down the street. This is not all that unusual but can be embarrassing for the...
July 4th Garden – Revisited
If you have been following the blog for the past year you will remember my post from last July (4th of July Garden). I had just moved into my new place the middle of June and could not imagine life without a Veg garden. So, I made one out of recycled...
Traveling Plantswoman: Arizona
It’s nice to get away from the Pacific Northwest in the spring. Sometimes you can count on a beautiful Memorial Day but usually it will rain and this year was no exception. Lots of rain but not for me as I was in Phoenix visiting family, a great place to...
Fresh From The Garden
This time of year Rhubarb is at it’s peak. I love many things rhubarb and Rhubarb Ginger Jam is high on the list. This wonderful jam preserves this flavor into the fall and winter when you are craving rhubarb. It is wonderful on Ginger...
In Search of Shade
Not surprising I suppose, most people in Washington State don’t have to worry about too much sun. Most lots are shady with many native trees which usually provides a place with enough shade to have a shade garden. As Robert Jones recently said ‘Shade plants are the...
On The Hunt
Tis the season for hunting down your new favorite plants! I read a lot and communicate with people all over the world about plants and each year I usually find one I’ve been obsessed about finding. Many times they are plants I’ve killed and want to try again....
What Happens At Dusk
Sometimes it is hard to quit gardening. I putter, water, weed, deadhead, look, pick, and plant well into the evening hours. I guess it is an obsession (Duh right?). A warm Sunday evening found me putting away the remainder of my tools, wrapping up hoses, and cleaning...
Garden Design: Vegetables
There are times when I wonder if other designers get to design and plant vegetable gardens. I feel lucky that way! Recently I got to design and plant a veg garden for clients who only come in during the summer.Obviously without year round residents a fence is needed....
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