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Wednesday Vignette
Not really a vignette today but  our inimitable host, Anna at Flutter and Hum, is quite forgiving of rule breaking.   On Monday, on a walk through the park, I noticed the first few maple leaves had...
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Far Reaches Farm Part Two
Join me as we continue our stroll through the horticultural wonderland of Far Reaches Farm.Berberis jamesiana dripping with fruit which turns bright salmon later in the season. Â It looked pretty...
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Vassey's Big September Sale Starts Today!
Each year at this time everything at Vassey Nursery is thirty percent off and selected pottery and gift items are 50 percent off! Â Here's a bit of what I saw on a Sunday afternoon visit. See previous...
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In A Vase On Monday
In a Vase on Monday is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Â Click over to her site to see what creative floral flourish she's created to share this week. Sunday was my birthday and my coworkers...
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Lisa's Cacti And Succulent Collection
You may remember that in July, members of the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society came to visit my garden. (Post here.)  The day began at the home of Lisa Alba, one of the members.  Her collection of...
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Wednesday Vignette
Wednesday Vignette is hosted by blogging pal Anna at Flutter and Hum.  Click over to Anna's blog to see her glassy-eyed idea!For your convenience, a receptacle will be placed in the Outlaw Garden into...
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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day September 2016
On the fifteenth of each month, Carol at May Dreams Gardens hosts an international floral fiesta known as Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Â Click here to see what's blooming in the gardens of bloggers all...
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New Odd Plants for Foliage Follow-Up
On the day after Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, Pam at Digging hosts Foliage Follow-Up to celebrate the important role of foliage in our gardens. Â Recently, Alison and I attended the Cascade Cactus and...
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In A Vase On Monday
The autumnal equinox is Thursday and in the garden, summer's last hurrah soon will collide with the carnival of autumn's warm colors. Â Fruit stands are heavy with produce and I've been busy preserving...
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A Fairy Garden
A few times a month, I drive by this garden and have often been curious about it.  Recently I parked the plant mobile and decided to ge a closer look from the sidewalk. What a cool structure and a fun...
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Wednesday Vignette from Madrid
Four words:Crystal PalaceNeeds PlantsThat's the answer to everything, right? Wednesday Vignette is hosted by the inimitable Anna at Flutter and Hum.  Click here to join in the fun!
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Steve and Claudia Casebolt's Paradise Part One: The Plants
I met Steve and Claudia when the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society came to visit my garden. They're delightful people with whom I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon last month. Â Steve is a...
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Steve and Claudia's Paradise Part Two; The Place
And now for something completely different. Â Here's a brand new collection of bog plants just outside the dry greenhouse.Sempervivum-filled hypertufa troughs also came west with the Casebolts.Steve...
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In A Vase On Monday - Sometimes the Flowers Win
It's officially autumn and the migration of plants from outdoors to in has begun. Â When my niece visited she bet that I wouldn't have space in the greenhouse for all the plants that need to come in....
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The Insanity Continues
Desert Gems?  I've heard of the painted desert but this is ridiculous. Maybe a white ceramic pot would help.  Nope. Okay kids, put the crayons away, it's snack time.Â
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Wednesday Vignette
Tom, the intrepid traveler found this vertical garden in Madrid.  Read more about it here. Interestingly, this garden was designed by Patrick Blanc who also designed the vertical garden in Tacoma, see...
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At DIG Floral and Garden, Change is in the Air.
My friend Alison emailed me early one morning asking if I'd seen the news on facebook that Sylvia and Ross, the creative force behind DIG nursery had put the property on the market.  Sure enough,...
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Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society's Odd Plant Show and Sale
On September 10, Alison and I got together for our first plant outing in a long time. Â I don't know which was more exciting, seeing my pal again or shopping going to this sale. Â It was a great time!...
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In A Vase On Monday
Autumn? Â What autumn? Â One of the 'Fragrant Cloud' roses (and others) are putting out a new flush of blooms, the Buddleia keeps delighting the hummingbirds, and begonias seem not to mind the cold...
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This Year's Migration is Finished!
Well, mostly. Â My usual date for having everything brought inside for the winter is the beginning of November but this year my niece visited and was certain that there wouldn't be space for everything...
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