Here it is the 15th of the month, and there is only one flower visible (or within reach) to photograph. [caption id="attachment_1668" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Witch Hazel under a blanket of snow"][/caption] Up here in the Convergence Zonewe get a lot of snow compared to Seattle and nearby...
Even though it is cold, wet and sometimes downright miserable outside I find myself drawn to wander around the garden at this time of year to see what is happening. Surprisingly there is a lot of bird activity (wild and my domestic yard birds) and...
I have been ordering edible plants from Raintree Nursery for well over a decade now and had never been to the actual nursery until just recently. I needed a bunch of plants for a fall planting project that couldn't be delivered until spring, and the...
At this time of the year I take a few simple steps to protect specific plants from my chickens. Right now it is tomatoes, which are ripe for the picking...
Its hard to admit but I am now fascinated and in love with cacti due to a recent trip to Los Cabo. When I go on vacation I try not to think too much about plants since that is what I do day in and...
[caption id="attachment_909" align="alignright" width="225" caption="plenty of Hellebores"][/caption] In mid February we still have several more weeks of winter and yet buds are starting to swell and there are hints of life in the garden. It was a great overcast day and perfect to head out...
Tsuga mertensiana Easily one of my top 5 trees for the Pacific Northwest garden, this graceful conifer can work in *almost* any landscape adding structure and interest through out the entire year. It is native to sub alpine and high elevations in the mountain ranges...
It's that time of the year when gardeners everywhere are aching for spring to arrive! Every February and March our entire dining room turns into a grow operation with seed trays, germination heating mats and artificial lighting. It is a family affair, picking out the...
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For anyone who doesn't know, I am currently writing a book for Timber Press and I am thrilled to say it is almost done! The finish line is right around the corner and it is coming together perfectly. The book is tentatively titled "FREE RANGE...
