I’m on the road this week. The NNBA (The Northwest Nursery Buyers Association) is arranging a two-day tour of nurseries around the Tacoma/Kitsap peninsula. So much fun, and lots to learn from each one. We saw seven yesterday, and will see another four today. So, here is a quick vignette that I thought was lovely from yesterday’s visit – a combo of artichoke, eryngium, rosemary, and or course – driftwood. So lovely…
Windmill nursery had lots of things to see, but this cluster, sitting on the floor near the back caught my eye. If I were them, I would put this one front and center. I think it’s gorgeous – don’t you?
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About annamadeit
I was born and raised in Sweden, By now, I have lived almost as long in the United States. The path I’ve taken has been long and varied, and has given me a philosophical approach to life. I may joke that I’m a sybarite, but the truth is, I find joy and luxury in life’s simple things as well.
My outlook on life has roots in a culture rich in history and tradition, and I care a great deal about environmental stewardship. Aesthetically, while drawn to the visually clean, functional practicality and sustainable solutions that are the hallmarks of modern Scandinavia, I also have a deep appreciation for the raw, the weathered, and the worn - materials that tell a story. To me, contrast, counterpoint, and diversity are what makes life interesting and engaging.
Color has always informed everything I do. I’m a functional tetrachromat, and a hopeless plantoholic. I was originally trained as an architect working mostly on interiors, but soon ventured outside - into garden design. It’s that contrast thing again… An interior adrift from its exterior, is like a yin without a yang. My firm conviction that everything is connected gets me in trouble time and time again. The world is a big place, and full of marvelous distractions, and offers plentiful opportunities for inquiry and exploration.
I started writing to quell my constant queries, explore my discoveries, and nurture my curiosity. The Creative Flux was started in 2010, and became a catch-all for all kinds of intersecting interests. The start of Flutter & Hum at the end of 2013 marks my descent into plant nerd revelry. I occasionally contribute to other blogs, but those two are my main ones. For sure, topics are all over the map, but then again - so am I! Welcome to my blogs!
Lucky you, as usual.
You do realize you have a dream life don’t you?
Thanks for sharing lovely with the lowly. 🙂
Yes, I’m feeling pretty privileged this week, for sure! Stand by for more…
Lovely! And blur the edges of the black pots and it would make a nice print.
Oh, good idea! I like it! 🙂
Sounds like a fun and educational tour of nurseries. I wish I’d known you were going to be so close, I could have driven down to Windmill to say hi!
I would have loved to see you. I should have let you know, but this tour has been a whirlwind… hardly any downtime. We’re on our way to Valley now. Such fun memories from two years back!
Your trip sounds like something I’d dream of. I love your driftwood vignette – the floral and foliage companions are perfect.
Wish you could be here! Right now it’s all a blur, but I promise to write more about it all later. 🙂
Jealous! What fun you’re having, and yes – that image is powerful. I’ve joined up this week over on the plant lust blog: http://plantlust.com/blog/2015/07/whats-that-doing-here-a-wednesday-bloomday-vignetteand-praise-for-my-hibiscus/#more-6380
Wonderful! I’ll check it out. On our way to Valley now. I remember how much fun we had there last time. 😀
Love those eryngium lfowers, better than any other flowers in this setting; the artichoke foliage is great, as would be any Artemesia, my all time grey foliage plant! Great photos, too. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, and yes! I’ll take an Artemisia any time! 🙂
The subtle coloration is the perfect counterpoint to strong shapes…very chiarascuro of you. Sounds like you are stockpiling tons of material for future posts. Here’s mine: http://bannersbyricki.com/archives/4732
Haha – I’m supposed to look at flow, displays, signage, and all that stuff, but instead I’m photographing plant vignettes. How about that?
I have always loved Eryngium — all kinds! Here is my contribution, an uncommon native plant called Pale Indian Plantain: https://breakingwindfarm.wordpress.com/?p=557
They are easy to love, aren’t they?
Nice. We don’t have driftwood, but sometimes I find a piece of dead branch that looks interesting and I lean it against a tree so people can see it.
That’s great, Jason. One can get a lot of inspired ideas with nature’s cast-offs.