One of the more fetching things (or shall I say people) I learned of during the garden show season last March, was a Dutch woman who has mastered a fresh approach to planting bulbs in the garden. Jacqueline van der Kloet doesn’t do the standard daffodil/tulip thing - which is to plant intense, monochromatic clumps of …
Continue reading Fall Gardening: It’s all about that base, er… those bulbs!
Ooohh, there is hot color in the garden right now! Both blooms and bounty are shades of red, orange and yellow with a measure of plum and violet thrown into the mix. My garden has been a delight (for the most part) this year. I've enjoyed much of the ornamental garden and have a smaller …
The June Boise Garden Tour is always a delight! And I'm not the only one that thinks so because it has been going for 28 years! This is a wonderful way to get out and see what is growing locally under the hand of home gardeners and professional designers. This is my final post detailing this …
Continue reading 2014 Boise Garden Tour – The Finale – See It Here!
The Boise Garden Tour happened a few days ago. It was a fun day seeing lots of different styles of gardening in our lovely, livable city. Click to see Garden #1 and Garden #2. Today's post features the third and fourth gardens on my route. Here is a look at Garden #3. I would describe this garden …
Continue reading 2014 Boise Garden Tour – See It Here! (Gardens 3 & 4)
Ahhh…early summer, it's a great time of year. For me, the kids' school year has wrapped up and we (kids and parents) are somewhat used to the less structured, more laissez-faire summer days. It seems as if everyone in our family has some breathing room and a little time to be self-indulgent, enjoying something pleasurable …
Oh my, Spring is here in the Intermountain West! The lovely - and more than typical rain in March has lead to some lovely April blooms. The absence of heavy frosts and daily wind has been heavenly! In fact, I'll venture to say it has been an above average Spring for gardeners! It is easy to …
Continue reading Above Average Spring Brings Beautiful Blooms to Boise
A short interruption to Winter today…although hoping to not offend Old Man W- because he's really just arrived in my area and the more precipitation dispersed in the next few weeks, in any form, the better! Desert dwellers cannot be choosy about moisture...so just a brief interruption Sir Winter! Seattle's infamous Northwest Flower and Garden …
Continue reading Interrupting Winter…With A Little Love for Spring…NWFG Show
As we head toward the new year and possibly entertain a little self-reflection about starting afresh, remember to emphasize your assets in your new ventures! I think that is what was decided here…have a pink door - go with it! (Spotted at the entrance to a grooming salon.) And for a bit more on this …
A bit off shape today but still on topic, I decided to share this most lovely Holiday decor created by fellow gardening friend, author, speaker - Mary Ann Newcomer. Mary Ann, quite the creative type, did what gardener's do, added natural elements such as twigs and locust pods to this evergreen base. Then, a …
Even on a foggy day, this festive wreath catches one's attention.
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