April is a fabulous time for admiring tulips. Each time a spot of brilliant color or a dab of a creamy pastel catches your eye it could very well be a tulip with its easy sway saying hello to you. Tulips are one of my favorite bulbs and easily my first choice in spring flowers. …
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From Boise and San Francisco – Happy Almost Spring!
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 …
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And First Place Goes To…
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 …
Last out of the Garden, First in the Garden
November has brought a swift wrap-up to much of the garden. The cold temperatures made sure all lingering warm-season edibles have bit the dust and the few cool-season edibles are no longer showing much growth. Additionally, the ornamental garden has reached its peak color and is now fading to muted form and color and will soon …
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Friday Favorite: An Inspirational Garden in the Rugged Owyhee Mountains
The Owyhee Mountains are located in high altitude Intermountain desert where sagebrush and lava rock are aplenty. It is a rugged area and you can tell this by taking a quick visual scan of the landscape. The fortitude of the region gives a big clue as to rigor of the climate and the lifestyle. You …
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Let the Bells of Ireland Sing!
Ever mistaken a desired flower for a weed? I have a bit of a story to tell regarding Moluccella laevis a.k.a. 'Bells of Ireland'. Just in case you are not familiar with 'Bells of Ireland' it is an annual plant producing beautiful light green flowers, shaped like bells, on strong sturdy stems. 'Bells of Ireland' …
I like Sambucus…
Say the word Sambucus...(sam-boo-kus)... Isn't it just fun to say? I think so but maybe my judgement has been swayed a bit because Sambucus can be an amazing specimen in your garden. Sambucus (also known as elderberry) is a genus of shrubs that can be used in many ways including food, drink, medicine and a great food …
Purple Rain, Purple Reign
Now maybe it's because I was in high-school and college in the 80's that certain Prince songs are permanently embedded in my brain, but the other day an old favorite popped into my head while perusing the garden. Purple rain, purple rain....purple rain, purple rain... Yes, we had just received another shower (we are having so …
Seeding Ideas: From The Soil in San Francisco
Tribute Gardens Connect Us With 'Loved Ones' Gardening, for me, is a way to relax, to connect with nature, and to allow my mind to just “let go”. When I’m gardening thoughts drift through my head without the normal level of emotion attached to them. It’s tough to be angry or sad while digging in …
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Friday Flora: Iris FANTASTICO!
Seeing a friend's garden for the first time is always so much fun! I had this opportunity a few days ago and was not disappointed. I love to see the creative hand and eye of others at play in the garden. I always find something inspiring and this time if was the stunning bearded irises, …
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