March 17, 2017
With so many beautiful flowers starting to bloom this time of year, it’s hard to choose just one for plant of the month. Fritillaria is just so unique making it perfect for springtime! Fritillaria is a great option to diversify your bulb collection with its multiple varieties to choose from each having their own unique… Read more >
January 11, 2017
After the holidays are over, January can be a month without much color. But, have no fear! Witch Hazel will save the day with its bright, fragrant blooms! Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub that comes in many different varieties which range in size from medium to large and have yellow to orange to red… Read more >
August 1, 2014
We just love this plant…and so do hummingbirds. The tubular flowers rise above grass-like foliage and bloom in warm colors ranging from yellow to orange to deep red. They attract hummingbirds like no other. They look great in swaths in and amongst other shrubs and trees. Crocosmia does die back completely in the winter, so… Read more >
July 3, 2014
With this gorgeous weather we’ve had lately the respite of the shade is a refreshing change. Many of us here in the pacific northwest have lots of space for shade gardening. Between the cloudy days and the huge fir, hemlock and maple trees gardening in the shade can pose challenges. For bright spots of color… Read more >
September 15, 2012
I am a self-confessed plant junkie. So to satisfy my urge, one of my favorite things to do is to visit nurseries and find new plants or cultivars that I have never seen before. As a landscape designer, it’s the best way to keep up to date on what’s new in the plant world…and it… Read more >
Plant of the Month: Fritillaria
Plant of the Month: Witch Hazel 
Plant of the Month: Astilbe 
Head over Heals for Heuchera and Heucherella 
