Spring is that time of year when the air smells like things want to grow. But then a chilly wind shows up with a snow flurry and reminds you it’s… Read More »Hardy Spring Containers for Warm Days and Cold Nights
Agapanthus (Agapanthus campanulatus) is a beautiful perennial in the Pacific Northwest. The vibrant blooms provide cool-toned colors in summer, and the pest-free foliage is gorgeous. Nothing is better than watching… Read More »Growing Hardy Agapanthus in the Pacific Northwest
A garden without bearded irises (Iris germanica) just seems to be missing something. Yes, they are common, ubiquitous, old-fashioned. With a limited flowering season, they flash intensely and then they… Read More »Growing and Designing with Bearded Irises in the Southwest
Penstemons are among the most beloved and widely known Western wildflowers. With around 280 species of the plants recognized, most mesic and dry landscapes across the West are home to… Read More »Penstemons That Last: Long-Lived Species for a Reliable Garden Show
When I spotted a particular sand dollar cactus (Astrophytum asterias) at the Philadelphia Flower Show a few months ago, I knew I was in trouble. With a delightful color pattern… Read More »Online Plant Poaching: The Growing Problem of Botanical Theft
Happy Friday, Your Artistic Ideaers! It seems that a lot of you are having a banner spring this year. From flushes of fabulous flowers to big and bright new foliage… Read More »Susan’s Spring Garden at 5,500 Feet
Hi Your Artistic Ideaers! We have another fabulous spring garden to share today. This one is from Kris Northup in State College, Pa. Kris first shared her colorful landscape in… Read More »A Magical Spring in Kristine’s Pennsylvania Garden
Hi Your Artistic Ideaers! At the end of last year we were introduced to Karen Safford’s stunning garden in Bend, Oregon (Check that post out here: Karen’s Oregon Garden Through… Read More »Karen’s High Desert Garden in Spring
Happy Monday Your Artistic Ideaers! About a month ago, we were treated to photos from Adriana Porter Felt’s garden in Berkeley, California for the first time (Check out that post… Read More »Drifts of Pink Heuchera Blooms in Adriana’s California Garden
It’s worth finding a few stalwarts that will survive almost anything