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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: shade plants
Iris confusa a.k.a. Bamboo Iris – one of my absolute Top Ten garden picks for spring!
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
Posted in Cool plants, Gardening and Landscaping
Tagged Bamboo iris, drought-tolerant, favorite, garden, Iris confusa, Plants, plants for sun, shade plants, Top Ten, versatile
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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
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Tagged climate change, create shade, drought, gardening, landscaping, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, shade plants, zone 8
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