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Category Archives: Color in the garden
Wide vistas and wet closeups
We had the most wonderful long Easter weekend with friends in their log cabin on the Deschutes River, near Mt. Bachelor. The weather was wonderful, and over the course of our stay, we both skied and paddled, ate and toasted … Continue reading
Random springiness on the First Day of Spring
So, it’s the First Day of Spring, they say. To me, it seems half way over – I haven’t written a single post about the garden marvels I’ve come across this year. Oh well, better late than never. Here are a few – in no particular order… … Continue reading
Posted in Color in the garden, My garden
Tagged color, emerging foliage, fall, plants, spring flowers, texture
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Bloom Day – August 2015
Once again, I’m joining in Carol’s meme at May Dreams Gardens this month, as she hosts Bloom Day. This is where gardeners from around the world are showcasing what is abloom in their gardens each month. Check it out! As … Continue reading
Posted in Bloom Day, Color in the garden
Tagged Agastache, August, Bloom Day, Canna lily, Clematis, Echinacea 'Green Jewel', Kniphofia, Liriope, Rose, Tagetes
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Condo gardens on the fly
Had fun coming up with plant palettes for a couple of projects today. Since I so often seem to be thinking in vignettes, picking plants is one of my favorite things to do – especially when it’s for other people. As … Continue reading
Posted in Color in the garden, Cool plants
Tagged color, condo gardens, design on the fly, planters, use what you have
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Marsala – 2015 Pantone Color of the Year – in the garden.
In December, the time of year when the Pantone Color of the Year is announced, there usually isn’t a whole lot of any sort of color in my garden. But last week, when I was piddling around out there, I … Continue reading
Posted in Color in the garden, Just for fun, Miscellaneous
Tagged 2015, color trends, dark reds, garden, Marsala, Pantone Color of the Year
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