Tag Archives: Nature

Ground Control to Fledgling: Prepare for Lift-off! – what to do if your garden is used for an emergency landing.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by annamadeit

Earlier this week as I walked outside to go run some errands, I caught sight of Manneman – my furry garden companion – batting a fuzzy, round little thing back and forth. He seemed to thoroughly be enjoying himself, which … Continue reading →

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Subtle, simple and sensual – material expressions in the Japanese Garden

Posted on July 4, 2013 by annamadeit

One of the top destinations in our fair city – in my book, at least – is the Japanese Garden. It never disappoints. Every time I go, I see new things, depending on light, weather, seasons – what have you. … Continue reading →

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Celebration of the times before the big disconnect – how the old masters selected wood

Posted on October 11, 2012 by annamadeit

I spent my childhood summers on a farm in a rather desolate part of northern Sweden. At one point, much later in life, we were looking into moving a small grain storage barn on the property. It was situated a … Continue reading →

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Speaking of natives…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by annamadeit

Spent the day on Mt Hood, and reveled in the exuberant abundance of plant life on the mountain meadows.

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Love those trees!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by annamadeit

November 2, 2010 As most people hopefully know – other than the obvious need to curb our own greed and short term gains-philosophy,  the plant world is our greatest ally in combating our rapidly progressing climate change. Our planet’s forested … Continue reading →

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