Chaenomeles is a flowering woody perennial that is underutilized and unappreciated in Pacific Northwest gardens. It seems strange since it would be a good fit for a range of garden styles. Obviously, it would work in a Chinese or Japanese … Continue reading →
Today is a happy Friday. My wish list plants from Annie’s Annuals arrived and they are looking great. I ordered three Hollyhock Alcea “Mars Magic” and one Dianthus ‘Queen of Hearts’ Perpetual Carnation. Everything was in great shape. When you … Continue reading →
The blooms of Helleborus x sternii Blackthorn group reminding me what a great year 2014 was in the garden. Expect much the same for 2015.
Vaccinium ovatum “Thunderbird”, also known as huckleberry, has to be one of the best year round native evergreens for the Pacific Northwest garden and yet you hardly ever see it in the urban landscape. This is surprising since it always … Continue reading →
