This March feels less floriferous than usual, I think because we had such an usually early spring last year. The hellebores are still going ...

A very happy bloom day to you! Euphorbia rigida Euphorbia x 'Blackbird' Helleborus x 'Black Diamond' Da...

Back in 2010 I had the fireplaces professionally cleaned specifically so I could light a fire for Thanksgiving. We have two fireplaces: one...

Happy new year! I've been pretty content that it's winter. I know a lot of people hate winter and I know the weather sucks, but do y...

The Meiji shinto shrine in Tokyo At the end of October Greg and I flew to Japan for our honeymoon. We had one full perfect day in Tok...

This weekend I was able to preview three of the gardens to be featured in this year's Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO) and Garden Co...