Posts Tagged ‘succulents’
Container Creations – inspiration for Spring!
The nurseries are filling with the colors and scents of spring, the birds are singing and I find every excuse to be outside working in my garden rather than sitting at a computer. It's a time of anticipation – what 2015 new releases will growers ask me to trial this season? What color combinations shall…
Read MoreMy 3 Favorite Patio Ideas from the NWFGS
The Northwest Flower and Garden Show is a highlight in the Seattle gardening calendar with an exciting blend of the 'out of this world' (and budget), innovative, thought provoking and great ideas for ongoing projects in our own garden. These are my top 3 'take-away' patio ideas. That's not to say that they are all…
Read MoreFor the Poinsettia-Phobic
It's not that I don't like poinsettias – I do. They are festive, easy to care for (since they don't need much attention), come in a variety of colors and are available in many sizes. But before you pick one up in a shiny gold wrapper I dare you to be different this year. Here…
Read MoreIf You Think It Looks Good Now….
The log fire is blazing and although last nights frost has thawed the temperatures will soon begin to drop again. This is the time of year when I prefer enjoying my garden from inside the house – as do most of my clients. A few months ago I was invited to design a garden in…
Read MoreLooking Back
Those of you who enjoy my monthly newsletters may recognize this as the entrance to the magical garden of designer Mitch Evans. Mitch has the uncanny ability to create stunning plant combinations with apparent ease. Every corner of this plantaholics paradise is filled with specimen Japanese maples, unusual conifers and "I must have that" perennials.…
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