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By Gardennia nutiiI had an experience last week which is applicable to many avenues in life. When telling a friend about my new puppy arrival she stated obstinately that she […]

I want more butterflies in my garden so I’m embarking on the Butterfly Bed & Breakfast Challenge! I’d love it if you’d join me. Happiness is a butterfly, which, when […]

First we announced the 2011 Perennial of the Year to you (Amsonia hubrichtii). Then came the 2010 Hosta of the Year (‘First Frost’). Now it’s time to share with you […]

By Gardennia nutii I just found out about a really cool event: the Naturescaping for Backyard Habitat Tour on May 15th. Here is a link for more details on the […]

By Gardennia nutii I’ve been thinking a lot about worms lately. Not just because they’ve been working their magic in my soil, but the heavy rain has driven them out […]

By Gardennia nutii Many Random Acts readers are familiar with Ann’s adorable golden retriever Barney (hands down one of the cutest dogs ever). But I’m happy to announce that we’ll […]

I hadn’t planned on posting an entry today…at least as of yesterday it wasn’t on my schedule of things to get done. Then this morning I remembered that today is […]

By Gardennia nutii I decided to shop differently this year at the HPSO Spring Plant Sale & Garden Festival: instead of picking the plants myself I asked various nursery owners […]

I love visiting other gardens. The next few months provide ample opportunity to visit some of the loveliest gardens in the area. And all benefit worthy organizations. So put them […]

Kip Nordstrom’s client emphatically wanted an English-style garden surrounding her Portland area ranch-style home. Landscape designers like to factor in a home’s architectural style to create a cohesive and complementary […]