A few years ago when I was planning the south garden a very knowledgeable woman named Helen recommended that I try to find some “Fried Egg Poppies” after I had shown her pictures of my house and the area to … Continue reading →
My latest aromatic favorite, seldom cultivated in Seattle, is Umbellularia Californica (an evergreen native of southwest Oregon and Northern California). It is also known as Oregon Myrtle, California Laurel, or California Bay Laurel, California Bay, Headache Tree, Pepperwood, Spicebush, Cinnamon Bush, and … Continue reading →
7:10: Meet market pal in eastside parking lot 7:30: Find free parking space (among several) at Pike Place Market 7:32: Enter Le Panier and grab last empty table. “You sit, I’ll get the pastries and coffees.” The choices begin with … Continue reading →
Having evergreen perennials in your garden may not seem like a big deal now in May when everything is lush green and blooming. But I haven’t forgotten the many days of winter, looking out into the mostly barren garden, wishing … Continue reading →
