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Cat on cat. Tank has a new friend - one of the kids’ old stuffed toys. 😊 #catsofinstagram #cozycatsIt’s so peaceful on the river at night. I totally get this houseboat thing...Call me silly, but I love things like this. I save them and sneak them in around the garden, as decoration. #deterioratingwood #fungi #fungionwood #woodlandgardens #shadegardensOther than the unraveled garden hose and a somewhat floppy #cannastuttgart in my foreground, I think this selected longshot through my backyard currently looks pretty good. Until I tear into the next project, that is. #neverquitedone #moredonethanbefore #mybackyard #gardentestinglab #hardytropicals #opticvervedesignThe #japaneseumbrellapine got a new home today, in the corner where the old lilac used to be. Silly me - I planted it out front, way too close to the house, as I heard it was slow growing. As years passed, I realized this wasn’t quite true; it’s the *dwarf* version that is slow growing. Haha - go figure! I’ve learned a lot since then... Another thing I learned today is how relatively small its rootsystem is. The tree itself at this point is over 6’ tall. Swipe to see how small the roots are. Still, a big, fat thank you to @williammcclenathan , for all the amazing work you are doing in the perpetual learning lab that is #mygarden . I couldn’t correct all these decade old beginner mistakes without you! 😘 #sciadopitysverticillata #sciadopitysverticillata💚Some plants are just ridiculously beautiful! #hibiscuscoccineus #hugheswatergardens
Category Archives: My 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
The Pod invasion and a few other fun things
Let’s take a look at what is brewing in the garden, shall we?
Snowy February garden photo-op
Okay, so it snowed… I suppose that means it will be less difficult to stay inside and do paper work, but still… I had to venture out at least a little bit, and take some pictures. It’s interesting how similar … Continue reading
Posted in My garden, Uncategorized
Tagged February, frosty foliage, My garden, not yet spring, snow is pretty, surprise snowfall, winter blooms
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All lit up
For as much as a Grinch as I am, the one thing I really appreciate about Christmas on our side of the globe, is all the lights glimmering in an otherwise darkened world. I find the idea of an evergreen … Continue reading
New acquaintances and old addictions
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
The last rose…
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
Posted in My garden, Uncategorized
Tagged garden, ice storm, rare event, snow, sparkle, winter
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My very own fertility goddess
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
Posted in My garden, Uncategorized
Tagged cairn, fertility cult, garden ornament, gift, Rösten, stone sculpture
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