Tag Archives: shade plants

Iris confusa a.k.a. Bamboo Iris – one of my absolute Top Ten garden picks for spring!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by annamadeit

And almost any other time as well, for that matter… Of all the worthy possibilities out there, there are a few that take the cake! Solidifying the shortlist is probably beyond me, hopeless plantoholic as I am, but this one … Continue reading →

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 →