On February 4th, 2010 we will begin the Year of the Metal Tiger. This means that in Chinese Astrology the Year God (or Tai Sui) will be the Tiger. Those born in the year of the Tiger should be cautious … Continue reading →
When I first moved to the PNW I thought of camellias as plants for old ladies’ gardens. To me the camellias were background for the other more important and flashier plants. This is my 20th winter in the PNW and … Continue reading →
In the December 14th issue of the Seattle Times I read about Gary Chastagner, aka Mr. Christmas Tree. He is a scientist and WSU professor who cured Douglas Firs of “Swiss Needle Cast” with a fungicide treatment in the 1980s. … Continue reading →
According to the Thursday, December 10th issue of the Seattle Times a rare Chinese conifer (Keteleeria evelyniana) was cut down and stolen from the Washington Park Arboretum this week. Arboretum workers discovered the theft Wednesday. The tree was one of … Continue reading →
