Monthly Archives: May 2011

  Pioneers, settlers, homesteaders created gardens by 1.  Using native local plants 2   Using pass-along plants from family, neighbors, and friends. 3.  Using recycled bottles for borders and yard art (bottle trees, etc.) 4.  Reseeding annuals that don’t have to be … Continue reading →

The two word title of this post belies the actual amount of work I’ve put into this subject of late. I am on a quest to discover as many old time “pioneer” plants as I possibly can. I am the … Continue reading →

Continuing along with the thread “instead of that ol’ plant try this! (new and better plant)”, I’d like you to seek and find and plant the fantastic Kintzley’s Ghost Honeysuckle. It’s show stopping appearance demands a double take. What is … Continue reading →

In my continuing quest for better plants/better gardens (for myself -you can plant whatEVER you like) I have come to positively LOVE LOVE LOVE ribes aureum, or golden currant bush. Native to many parts of the US, this plant has … Continue reading →

Top row: Mr. Stripey, Black Prince Russian. Bottom row: Aunt Ruby’s Green German, SunGold cherry, and the fabulous Costulata Genovese. All heirlooms but the SunGold.

It’s about time I had something to share! With thanks to Carol of May Dreams for doing GBBD.

Imagine discovering a colony of these beauties in the wilds of Idaho?

Folks, Having some coding issues (don’t EVEN ask) with the old Notebook theme, so I’ve switched over to a clean cut one, and will continue to work with that for awhile. Besides, it’s always good to do a little spring … Continue reading →

Thanks to Dana for bringing them into the nursery. An atta girl for Dana and a round of applause for Independent Garden Centers. Thank you.

Shari Davis and I taught a class at FarWest Garden Center last night. The theme, Herbal Cocktail Hour! We had a grand time, a wonderful audience, and delicious food and drink. For those of you who wanted to come but … Continue reading →