Pretty Primroses
Nothing says ‘spring is on its way’ like seeing row after row of pretty primroses arrive at the nursery. The botanical name of a primrose
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Kubota Garden – lessons in form and shape
Visiting Seattle’s Kubota Garden is like taking a masterclass in the study of form and shape. Located in the middle of a quiet suburban neighborhood,
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My Favorite Peach-Colored Plants Inspired by Pantone’s Color Of The Year
Pantone, the gurus of color, have chosen ‘Peach Fuzz’ as their 2024 Color Of The Year Normally I don’t pay much attention to trendy colors,
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Winter berries in the garden
Winter berries in the garden are a treat for gardeners craving color during these cold and rainy months, but more importantly for hungry birds.
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Pink Flowers for the Fall Garden
Pink flowers for the fall garden aren’t usually the colors gardeners think of, which is such a shame! When combined with fall’s traditional colors of
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Wake Up Your Late Summer Garden
I can relate to this woman – swap out her lush green hillside with California’s crispy brown hills, and the picture would be complete.
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An Elderflower Cordial from my Elderberry Tree
Today I’m sharing a delicious elderflower cordial recipe, compliments of my elderberry tree. But first, a little info about this magnificent native plant that I
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Designing a Modified Meadow
Designing a modified meadow in my new garden has been one of the most challenging yet most rewarding things I’ve ever created. Also known as
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Grevilleas for a Drought-Tolerant, Deer-Resistant Garden
Why do I love grevilleas for drought-tolerant, deer-resistant gardens? Let me count the ways: 1. They take 100-degree days in the full sun like a
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Designing a Hellstrip
Designing a hellstrip is often an afterthought, something considered once the rest of the garden is complete, which is such a shame! When visually
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Chihuly Garden and Glass in Winter
Today I’m excited to share with you the beauty of the Chihuly Garden and Glass in winter. It’s been a whopper of a winter, and while I’m
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Planting Around Tree Roots
Planting around tree roots (especially when the roots are giant and growing above the ground!) is one of the questions frustrated homeowners often ask me.
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