What the red bark of Manzanita does in summer
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Rhythmic patterns of peeling bark - Arctostaphylos ‘Dr Hurd’
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Quail, witch hazel, and winter wildlife show
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Wednesday Vignette - our yard - Quail! Witch Hazel in bloom. Birdseed-feeding wildlife menagerie. New patio area and deer fence in progress.
Read MoreWednesday Vignette: A rare sight in deer country
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This many blooms are a rare sight in my deer country garden.
Read MoreOde to fall Cyclamen
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Cyclamen hederifolium - among the prettiest of fall flowers for your garden, easy to grow
Read MoreIn A Vase Monday: oak rounds and vase
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Motivation for bringing a little outdoors in. A simple February arrangement from my yard.
Read MoreOak part II - the tree crew
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When this magnificent old oak came down upon my neighbor's house, I could not imagine how the tree crew could get it off the house without a crane, without smashing the house. And then they started.
Read MoreWednesday Vignette: Snow Patterns
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Unusual sculptures from our recent deep snow...and other pleasant side effects.
Read MoreFall pruning rewards: Elaeagnus
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One of my favorite things about pruning this area of the garden, in fall, is Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Gilt Edge', the Gilt Edge Silverberry....
Read MorePruning reveals (SE Quad, part II)
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Every time I prune on this pine, I am reminded anew how fun it is to "reveal."
Read MoreDeer fence progress: Barberry removed (SE Quad, part I)
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The story of the life of a Rose Glow Barberry, a deer fence, a manzanita, and the difficulties of designing one's own space. Our own yard, fall 2016.
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