January 25, 2017
The winter garden can be an unexpected place full of beauty and color. Though most of us want to stay inside during these cold winter months, now is a great time to get a hot cup of coffee or tea and take a walk through your garden or local nursery. You’ll appreciate the sometimes-overlooked winter… Read more >
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November 13, 2015
Take time to look at the bright side. The rains have officially returned to the Pacific Northwest, and they’ve brought the overcast days with them. Even though the weather might be a little dreary, I keep reminding myself not to complain; a couple months ago we were experiencing a scorching drought! If you look around your garden and find… Read more >
Organized under Buds and Blooms, Garden Tips & Advice, Landscape Design, Plants I Dig. Labeled as blooming, Evergreen plants, Fall color, Fall color Pacific Northwest, Fall color Seattle, Favorite plants, low maintenance, plants for winter color, plants for wnter interest, tall plantings.
November 11, 2013
It’s November in the Pacific Northwest and our annual fall show of vibrant oranges, electric yellows and luscious reds is almost over. In other words… we’re entering those dreaded gray months – ‘sigh’. And today was no exception, overcast, chilly and wet. Here’s a sad picture of my backyard as proof (and yes, the one… Read more >
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