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Time for our annual look at the Kuzma garden...
Where the heck does time go? Last August I visited a very special garden. One I've been visiting, and writing about, since 2011. It was a hot day, but somehow that seems like just the weather one needs...
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Unpack with gloves on!
You know it's going to be good when you open a mystery package and see this...Agaves!After unpacking and sorting here are my riches. Clockwise from top: 3 x A. scabra, 7 x A. salmiana var. ferox, and 2...
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In a Vase on Monday – well, that's odd
This is not where I thought I was headed for this week's "in a vase" creation...But when I noticed several crossing branches that needed pruning on the Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Nanjing Gold' – that...
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Plants with Style, a book review
I have this bad habit. When I start reading a book that makes me really happy I put it aside. I want savor that happiness, I'm afraid to devour it too quickly. However, when I noticed Kelly Norris will...
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Wednesday Vignette; good morning sunshine!
Wednesday Vignettes are hosted by Anna at Flutter & Hum.(those left over OC&K were dispatched later the same day, if you were worried)All material © 2009-2016 by Loree Bohl for danger garden....
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I'm taking you along on another walk...
Feeling a little stir-crazy and not wanting to let a dry morning go to waste, it was time to go for a stroll. Hoping for ID on this vine. I think it's a Trachelospermum?Love the dark winter color.This...
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Sunset Boulevard Nursery
Our December trip to Los Angles was intentionally low key. Not a lot on the list of "must see/must do" but rather more downtime just spent relaxing together. It was lovely. But...but...one wants to...
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February's Bloomday, 2016
It's Bloomday!!! Someone reminded me the other day that not everyone knows what this Bloomday thing is all about. Here's the lowdown: on the 15th of each month we garden bloggers post photos of what's...
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Paper botanical creations lead to...
It all started at The Grand Marketplace, I saw this simple paper flower garland and snapped a couple of photos.Then we spent Thanksgiving in Spokane, WA, visiting my family. While enjoying lunch at an...
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Wednesday Vignette, a reminder of lushness
Standing on the patio looking towards the back of the house, photo taken October 21st. Wednesday Vignettes are hosted by Anna at Flutter & Hum.All material © 2009-2016 by Loree Bohl for danger...
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A few images from the 2016 YGP...
Last weekend was the annual Yard, Garden & Patio Show here in Portland. This is the second year under the new ownership (formerly a production of the Oregon Association of Nurseries). When I first...
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Well, it was a long walk...
The problem is, when I start walking...well I could go forever. Then I realize a couple of hours have gone by and I've only been walking in one direction – away from home. I guess it's time to turn and...
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In a Vase on Monday – a mash-up of multiples
I've done a little mantle modification since my last "In a Vase" post.I was yearning for a full, "traditional-style" arrangement and this is what I came up with.The base element (holding everything...
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A few of my favorite things from the small gardens at the NWFG Show...
One of my favorite features at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show are the small space displays of the City Living Gardens on the sky walk. The location (with windows behind the gardens) makes it hard...
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Wednesday Vignette; East Aloha Street, Seattle, WA
Wednesday Vignette's are hosted by Anna at Flutter & Hum.All material © 2009-2016 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.
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NWFG Show display gardens: from the rain-forest to the desert and a few stops...
The theme for the 2016 Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle (held last week) was "America the Beautiful – Celebrating America's National Parks & Landmarks". The show featured 20-some...
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Favorite plants for February 2016
I thought I would do things a little differently this month and highlight some new acquisitions for my "favorites" post – after all, if I bought them there must be a reason right?I picked up this...
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The Water-Saving Garden book party and giveaway...
Today I am thrilled to be part of an online "blog-party" celebrating the release of The Water-Saving Garden, the new book by Pam Penick. A sort of follow-up to the hugely successful Lawn Gone!, The...
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In a Wooden Container on Tuesday...
Some of you may have seen this image on Instagram a couple of weeks ago. I was so excited about my new Bayce I had to share what a great base it made for my woven lamp. As I noted then, Lila seems to...
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Wednesday Vignette: determination
Above: Euphorbia rigida seedlings sprouting in a crack between the foundation and driveway of my neighbor's house. Below: the parents, in my garden.Approximate distance traveled = 10 feet. Wednesday...
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