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The large picture window in my living room provides a second story glimpse of my garden. Just off the patio under the Acer griseum is a spot that I look […]

Gardening can be serious business, or at least we can take it seriously. I’m of a mind that we should also inject humor in the garden. After all, it is […]

Photo courtesy of Whitney Rideout A friend spotted and grabbed it at Hortlandia, the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon’s spring plant and garden art sale. Then she proudly showed her […]

Hosta ‘Ripple Effect’, Sebright Gardens Specialty nurseries are so fun to visit, so I was thrilled to learn that seven specialty nurseries between Canby, Beavercreek and Silverton got together to […]

Abies koreana ‘Nanimo’ Flowers are obvious choices to add color to our gardens. Less obvious is foliage even though it often provides a longer season of interest. Even more under-utilized […]

Oxalis with Geranium ‘Rozanne’ Getting ready to prepare a meal? Wander out into the garden and you might just find some edible ornamental plants. Add interesting flavors and visual interest […]

 Photo: www.bhg.com/ While not a fan of spiky plants (see blog post titled “Spiky Plants”), I am a fan of the color and form of succulents. I subscribe to […]

Using the concept of word play or Rebus puzzler, what plant does this photo represent (hint: it’s the common name of a plant)? All correct submissions will be entered in a […]

Excerpts from MyNorthwest.com and OregonState.edu Sharyn Clough, a researcher and philosopher at Oregon State University, has discovered that women who have higher rates of allergies and other autoimmune disorders may […]

I’m not a fan of spiky plants. There…I said it. Perhaps my loathing started when, as a teenager, I had to remove lots of wild yucca as a fire safety […]