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Everything pales in comparison with this #massivesequoia which was planted in 1893, but I’m beyond stoked to have gotten the green light for a planting design/seating area to celebrate a Peace pole which will be installed as part of this project. The install is scheduled for February. #funproject #benedictinesisters #mtangeloregonOne of the biggest Garryas I think I’ve ever seen! And right here in our neighborhood! #morningwalk #neighborhoodsurprise #thepathnottakenuntiltoday #garryaelliptica #pnwnativeplants #nativeplantsA mixed bag in the Top Nine of 2018. I always find it interesting what makes it into these kinds of things. Other than the one of my kid, I don’t think it contains a single one of my own favorites. Actually, I take that back. I really do like the cobweb. #topnine2018😃My Clematis urophylla is ringing in the new year by opening its bells!!! #clematisurophyllaSweet little Nico hiding in the #euphorbiaBy far the most original #holidaywreath I’ve seen this year! #daddysboardshop @daddysboardshop Just love it! 😃🛹
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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
Wednesday Vignette – the white stuff
Well, whaddya know – it SNOWED!!! Just as I was thinking this was probably it for this year. We had a white Christmas, but other than that, it has been a frightfully mild winter so far. More to show us … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Wednesday Vignette
Tagged February, lanterns, lights on snow, nylon lanterns, snow, snow is pretty
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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
Princely Pastures
My garden pal Evan – whom some of you might know as The Practical Plant Geek, if you follow his blog (which you should), organized a field trip for us bloggers to famed wholesale nursery Little Prince of Oregon, this … 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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So much to be thankful for – Thanksgiving 2016
Here it is again – one of my two favorite Holidays in my adopted country – Thanksgiving. (The other one is Halloween, but you probably knew that already.) I guess it would be easy to just focus on the food, … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Tagged 2016, gratitude, thankfulness, Thanksgiving
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