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A gift from a former boss, I just love this bubble vase.I like how this #bromeliad turns red in the cold. I suppose I should bring it under cover soon, but I have been too busy. Just about all my #houseplants are still outside. I’m a bad #houseplantmom .#lapageriarosea climbing up a #trachycarpusfortunei in my friend @mulchmaid Jane’s beautiful garden. This plant was named after Empress Josephine whose last name was Lapagerie. It can top out at more than 30’, so no Napoleon complex here.I was shopping for trees today, when this rolled by. Made me sad to see so many formerly stately trunks felled, and on the way to be processed for human consumption. It definitely added to my sense of urgency. #plantmoretreesA client texted me an update from a color consultation I helped her with at the end of last year. Since then, many things have happened, as the house has gotten a complete overhaul. And there was of course a loooong wait until they found a painter who had time to put them on the schedule. As you can see, the porch expansion is still underway. But, enough has been accomplished that the results of that color consult are up for the world to see. I love it, and so (thankfully) does the client. Even the neighbors who upon seeing the swatches on the wall last year exclaimed “ You can’t be serious!!!”, have come around and are now apparently asking for my number. I love doing color consultations, and will happily help them out, though I need to say this: the best work happens with the best clients - the ones who know they want to do things a little differently, and trust you to help them get there. This was one of those clients. Best of all, as soon as the house is done, we’ll start implementing the garden design around it. More to come on that.A lovely log of #fungi from my friend @chickadeegardens from last weekend.Not sure if these are what’s known as #turkytails but they sure fit the bill.
Tag Archives: Nature
Ground Control to Fledgling: Prepare for Lift-off! – what to do if your garden is used for an emergency landing.
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
Posted in Environment, Gardening and Landscaping
Tagged Audubon Society, birds, cats, fledglings, garden, learning, Nature, outdoor, rescue
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Subtle, simple and sensual – material expressions in the Japanese Garden
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
Posted in Cool building materials, Gardening and Landscaping, Local interest, On Design
Tagged creativity, Design, fences, garden, Garden design, Japanese, Landscape design, Nature, paths, sculpture, Traditional
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Celebration of the times before the big disconnect – how the old masters selected wood
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
Posted in Cool building materials, Culture, On Building, Scandinavia
Tagged Building, history, lumber, Materials, Nature, Swedish, timber, Traditional, Trees, wood
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Speaking of natives…
Spent the day on Mt Hood, and reveled in the exuberant abundance of plant life on the mountain meadows.
Posted in Cool plants, Gardening and Landscaping
Tagged Cascades, Mt Hood, Native plants, Nature, Pacific Northwest
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Love those trees!
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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