Monthly Archives: March 2021

Know Your Neighbors

Mother of Thousands makes herself at home in damp shade Recognizing Native Plants In Youth The coastal Pacific Northwest is home to a treasure trove of plants, from tremendous firs and cedars to Bear Grass and Paintbrush. Though much of … Continue reading

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Why Anemones Will Always Win My Heart

This simple form attracts me because I’m biased. In a good way. Thoughts On Bias The other day, someone asked me about a coppery red, spotty evergreen shrub, was there something wrong with it? I made a face and said … Continue reading

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A Cautious Sense Of Hope

Grateful faces wearing hand made masks Mask On, Mask Off? A few days ago, a (fully vaccinated) friend gave me hug, saying, “I’ve been wanting to do that for way too long!” Though we turned our faces away from each … Continue reading

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Lovely Lemon Pudding is a great solace Neem For Indoors, Outdoors, Ornamentals & Edibles In February, I always feel relaxed about garden chores. There’s plenty of time, right? It’s kinda rainy, kinda windy, the weather will surely be nicer tomorrow… … Continue reading

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