Tag Archives: Pacific Northwest

Garden tidings, September 2013

Posted on September 16, 2013 by annamadeit

Did you know that over 50 of the world’s 165, or so, species of lupine can be found here in the Pacific Northwest? Well, I didn’t either, until quite recently. I love seeing the blue expanses of it covering the … Continue reading →

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Veni vedi WeHoP – part 3 – fabulous plants, color, and texture

Posted on September 9, 2013 by annamadeit

While the previous two posts about our awesome adventure focused more on overall shots and a chronological narrative of our trip, I figured I’d cram a few more photos into a final post on the matter. It was such a … Continue reading →

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Foliage Follow-up, May 2012

Posted on May 18, 2013 by annamadeit

Three days after my first Bloom Day, I can only succumb to the fact that I’m hooked! Taking photos of your garden and posting them online is really, really fun! But, for as great as they are – blooms are … Continue reading →

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The Saving Grace of Shade

Posted on August 6, 2012 by annamadeit

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 →

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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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Go wild, and fill it with natives!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by annamadeit

I suggested this to a friend who was preparing to, once again, mow the sunny square of grass covering his back yard. It’s not that he particularly likes the grass, he said, but it’s there and it is relatively simple … Continue reading →

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Heaven for a plant addict!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by annamadeit

Okay – this past weekend was a holiday weekend in my world! The occasion? It happens twice a year, once in spring and once in fall – the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon’s plant sale at the Expo Center! The first … Continue reading →

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