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Sunrise on the mountain this morning. Can you believe it - first skiday of the season. I have definitely missed out. More of this , please!A forgotten photo from warmer days. #bigleavesmakemehappy#acaciadealbata in full bud in my sideyard, out of the eastern gorge winds. Last year’s Valentine’s ice toppled it so for a while, it was held up by our neighbor’s garage. Now, it’s propped up with a length of steel, but definitely not stable. I should just lop it back - or take it out- but I really want to see it flower again. Wonder if it will recover if I cut it back..? 🤔 #mygardenWhile Argentina and Australia are experiencing the kinds of terrifying heat domes we had here in June, with temperatures north of 120F, the hellebores here in Portland are blooming way earlier than usual.My little buddies! I just thought I’d share. ❤️Greetings from the backyard. It was such a beautiful weekend, I hope you too got to spend some time outside. 🥰
Tag Archives: climate change
The Saving Grace of Shade
Yesterday, temperatures hit 100 F here in Portland – the hottest day so far of 2012. Compared to other areas of our overheating world, we’ve obviously been spared a great deal of angst and discomfort so far, and should consider … Continue reading
Posted in Cool plants, Gardening and Landscaping
Tagged climate change, create shade, drought, gardening, landscaping, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, shade plants, zone 8
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Soften the Environmental Blow With a Green Roof!
Ever since I attended an architectural product luncheon back in 1993, where a Swiss rep was showing his wares – various sizes of the plastic, egg crate-looking modules holding the planting medium used to create planted roofs – and lauding … Continue reading
Posted in Client Education, Cool building materials, Environment, Gardening and Landscaping, Green Living, On Building, On Design
Tagged brown roofs, Building, climate change, economy, Energy, environment, extensive, Green Roof Initiative, green roofs, Green Technology, Heat Island Effect, intensive, Landscape design, storm water
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