Recreating Seattle’s Amazing Dahlia Wall To Close Out The Growing Season October 16, 2016 We recreated the famous dahlia wall originally created at the Seattle Wholesale Flower Market – although we never intended it to look exactly like… Continue Reading
Training Japanese Chrysanthemum Cascades October 3, 2016 Now that it is officially autumn, our thoughts often turn to chrysanthemums, but as you probably know already, my opinions on chrysanthemums is a… Continue Reading
The Living Historical Collections of Amy Goldman-Fowler October 1, 2016 Last month Joe and I paid a visit to author and seed saving evangelist Amy Goldman Fowler’s amazing home, farm and were able to… Continue Reading
Fall Arrives On Schedule, Want it or Not September 26, 2016 Here is a view you rarely see, peeking in through the back of the greenhouse looking forward toward the front door. I am just… Continue Reading
An Extraordinary Dahlia Show Kicks off a New Dahlia Society September 19, 2016 It’s official, the dahlia is back, and it’s pretty safe to say, “in a giant way”. If you haven’t noticed, the dahlia is quickly… Continue Reading
The Curious World of Carnivorous Plants September 14, 2016 Oh those Gooey Glands and Hairy Appendages. A little sinister, bit scary and somewhat beautiful -the world of carnivorous plants attracts fans from all… Continue Reading
What’s Happening In and Around My Garden September 6, 2016 I’ve been neglecting both writing about what’s been happening around the garden here, as well as actually spending time in the garden (it’s just… Continue Reading
Back To School with Cucurbits August 31, 2016 Bottle gourds (such as these Lagenaria siceraria planted in a gourd tunnel at the home of Amy Goldman) may seem far removed from the… Continue Reading
HOW I BECAME A GARDENER’S SUPPLY COMPANY, RAISED CEDAR BED FANBOY August 23, 2016 Call it lurking, or call it stalking (OK, maybe this verged closer to stalking), but hey, I’m man enough to admit it. Plus, this… Continue Reading
The Lost Art of Growing Tuberous Begonias August 5, 2016 First, the dahlia has made a comeback, second – maybe the gladiolus, third, or at least on deck should be the tuberous begonia –… Continue Reading
