And that's a wrap, on the HPSO Study Weekend 2019
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With this post I wrap up my coverage of the HPSO 2019 Study Weekend open
gardens here in Portland. Study Weekend itself is an event that rotates
among the ...
Coniferous Trees and Shrubs
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Doing the "trying to go to sleep by counting plants in the garden" trick
made me realize I have planted a decent variety of conifers here at
Chickadee Gard...
Wednesday Vignette – koi buffet
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To the great excitement of visitors, and the equally outsized dread of the
garden staff, there was a Heron scoping out the juicy fish swimming in the
large...
11-17-19 Snowy, cold and quiet days
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The snow fell softly last Monday. Visibility was poor at times and birds
like this Northern Cardinal took cover, conserving energy. It rested in a
Button...
Eight Utterly Un-Ordinary Gems
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Last month, I started the “Don’t Be Ordinary” series to explore the many
excellent reasons to consider growing from seed. This time, let’s look at
one of t...
What Next?
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At the top of a back staircase in our house this variegated sansevieria has
lived for the last five years, requiring little care and growing happily.
A yea...
Moving Mountains
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There are at least two meanings to this blog title, which will become clear
as this post progresses. For the astute few that still check in on our blog
fro...
Gorgeous photos, Alan! I agree, a perfect start to the day!
Perfect photographs!
It is a great way to start and end the day.
Beautiful! Or should I say "bee-utiful"!
What wonderful photography! Thanks for sharing your beautiful morning!
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