Category Archives: My garden

New acquaintances and old addictions

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

So, I meant to report on the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, which is happening this weekend. My friends and former co-workers Gina and William, and I went up to see it on Thursday when it opened. This is our … Continue reading →

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The last rose…

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

Every so often, Portland gets hit with a little snow, and sometimes even an ice storm. Over the past two days, we got both – a double whammy. Once again, I am thankful for the roof over my head, and … Continue reading →

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My very own fertility goddess

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

Standing in a field, outside the little town where I grew up, is an ancient cairn, said to be a Bronze Age tribute to the  fertility cult of Freyr and Freya. It has been there longer than anyone knows, and is … Continue reading →

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First rain of summer

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

 

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More little white flowers…

Posted on June 5, 2016 by

A month or two ago, I decided to take out my Japanese Snowbell. But, not until after flowering. The heavenly scent that envelops the neighborhood when it does, is marvelous! Of course, now that it is in full, exuberant bloom, … Continue reading →

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The Nowlens Bridge haul

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

A couple of weeks ago, mi compadres William and Gina, and I took a little road trip to marvelous Nowlens Bridge Perennials. At the end of the post I wrote of our little escape, I mentioned “my near heroic restraint” … Continue reading →

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Little white flowers everywhere!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

When we bought our house, we found a number of Viburnums growing along the fence in the backyard, toward our neighbor on the west side. I’m not sure exactly what kind, but I’m guessing V. oculus. They are still there. Their arching … Continue reading →

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