Category Archives: Gardening

Virtual Homestead & Garden Tour

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Recently I went on a garden tour extravaganza and was totally inspired! Stay tuned for several blog posts on that event…  But one thing that I kept thinking is that I could never have my home on an actual tour- … Continue reading

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New Garden Portfolio

Several times a year I put together portfolio books of our latest projects and maturing gardens that we’ve designed, built and some of which we maintain and I thought I would share the latest one online.  There are some special … Continue reading

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White Alpine Strawberries: my new favorite edible plant

Several years ago one of my design clients offered me some white alpine strawberries (Frageria  vesca var. albocarpa) from her garden.  These small creamy white berries have a distinct taste, much like the candy Sweetarts.  She told me wild birds … Continue reading

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Chicken Coops & Garden Tours 2011

For those of you who can’t get enough garden inspiration through books or pictures, try going on a garden tour, you won’t regret it. Before your summer weekends start to get booked, now is a great time to put these … Continue reading

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Rain Wise Gardening

While many of us complain about what seems to be endless rainfall in the Pacific Northwest –The rain actually plays a significant role in our lives and in the ecosystem we live in. The rain keeps our air clean, and … Continue reading

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Northwest Flower & Garden Show 2011

What a refreshing experience! We took a year off from designing and building a display garden at the show so I could write a book.  It was fantastic to stride through the gardens and vendor areas with no blisters on … Continue reading

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Starting Seeds Indoors

It’s that time of the year when gardeners everywhere are aching for spring to arrive! Every February and March our entire dining room turns into a grow operation with seed trays, germination heating mats and artificial lighting.  It is a … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Patience

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The Book- Gardening + Chickens

For anyone who doesn’t know, I am currently writing a book for Timber Press and I am thrilled to say it is almost done!  The finish line is right around the corner and it is coming together perfectly.  The book … Continue reading

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Live Christmas Trees – Selection and Care

Every year at about this time, millions of families are bring trees into their homes.  Some trees are cut fresh, some are plastic and dusted off and snapped together from an old box in the attic… then some are alive … Continue reading

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