Happy Garden Bloggers Bloom Day to Everyone! Thanks for stopping by and special thanks to Carol at May Dreams for hosting this garden meme where gardeners from around the world post what is blooming in their garden on the 15th of each month. Hurray Carol! Today I'm doing a combined post with my friend that guest …
Continue reading From Boise and San Francisco – Happy Almost Spring!
Yesterday I was out in the near 60° sun transplanting a rose before it completely comes out of dormancy. And low and behold I saw my first Spring bloom! It is a miniature daffodil, narcissus 'Tête à Tête', and it wins the first place award for putting out the first beautiful bloom in the garden! I've been …
I know these two lines are familiar, probably very familiar... But have you ever considered them in the context of the arrival of Spring? As I was huffing and puffing in a workout, listening to these lines, I couldn't help but think of the beauty of Spring and how excited I am, once again for …
Many orchids reveal their unique beauty this time of year. You can see the elegant spikes loaded with intricately designed blooms at many places - flower shows, orchid shows, garden stores, grocery stores, even big box stores. And if you are living in a region where February is still Winter -no way around it- these …
Continue reading No Fear Orchids – Easy, Adaptable, Beautiful
Last weekend I visited the Northwest Flower and Garden Show and it was a trip to a Gardeners' promise land! Stocked to the max with superlative seminars, overflowing with fantastic display gardens and awash with wondrous plants, garden art, containers, decor, bulbs, etc....made me think..."Why did I fly here? Really...the airline only lets you bring …
Continue reading Northwest Flower and Garden Show Is A Gardener’s Ultimate Gig!
I was lucky enough to be the receiver of some Orchid amore today! In fact not just a single dose, but a double dose! These two beauties opened their first blossom on the same day. I've been meaning to write a post on Orchids but have not gotten around to it just yet. But as …
February is here and I'm getting excited as my seeds arrive, the 2012 growing season is about to begin. Fresh 'green goods' from my garden no longer seem like a pipe dream as I look out onto the bland back yard. I'm imagining how wonderful they will look and taste in just a another couple …
It's time. Time to start the forward motion for a gorgeous and productive garden in 2012. First up, is selecting seeds. I've been browsing the offerings from my favorite suppliers as well as some 'new-to-me' suppliers to determine my projects for this year. One of my new veggie choices for this year is beets. I've …
First winter snow falls Dry trees breathe deeply with smile A joyous trip to Seattle is my tea A little winter Haiku for me today after awaking to the first snowfall in the Boise area. And yes, the trees and other plants in the garden are happy today because it has been such a dry …
This is the time of year I am most reflective. When people ask over the New Year Holidays about my resolutions I answer by saying, "I don't know yet, I'll figure them out in January." Throughout this month I like to reflect on the events and experiences of the previous year while thinking forward about …
Continue reading Reflecting and Resting…A Welcome Quiet Period
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