We harvested seed from wild/native blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) in the summer and then cleaned and stored the seed in a dry spot. In winter, we put the seed in some clean wet garden soil in a ziploc bag and … Continue reading →
In early June all of the borders, flower beds, rockeries, and even the vegetable garden are full of flowering plants. We take garden walks each day, and weed, deadhead, and do maintenance as we enjoy the garden. Featured here … Continue reading →
Himalayan Fleeceflower (Bistorta affinis) is a perennial groundcover used in home gardens. It was found at mid elevations in the Himalayas area and west toward Afghanistan. It spreads with horizontal stems, filling in quickly. It is suited to … Continue reading →
Near the end of May, the vegetable garden, flower beds, and shrub borders are flourishing. We have harvested some vegetables, and many species are in flower with more on the way. We have radishes, lettuce, spinach, peas, chard, cucumbers, bush … Continue reading →
Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa) is a mat-forming evergreen perennial native to the Interior of BC, found often in rocky areas, open ridges, and subalpine dry slopes. It develops dark green, needle-like leaves. They are easy to grow in the home … Continue reading →
By mid-May many perennials and flowering shrubs are in flower and we can walk into the garden every day to enjoy their beauty. Shared here are a few photos from several days of garden walks. Featured n the Google … Continue reading →
We have had Cerastium in the garden for 50 years. We originally bought one plant – Cerastium tomentosum – Snow in Summer. It has returned reliably each spring and has spread. Some gardeners think it is an invasive … Continue reading →
With warm weather and longer days, all of the flowering plants and shrubs are growing, some getting ready to bloom, some now if flower. It is a time for transplanting, cleaning flower beds, propagating new plants, and cleaning up. Landscape … Continue reading →
Gardening brings a daily set of tasks in spring. Irrigation needs to be repaired and adjusted. Perennials and small shrubs are divided and transplanted. Debris is cleaned up and bagged for recycling. The greens garden is planted. Any final pruning … Continue reading →
Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium sp.) is a short, stiff perennial in the iris family. It is native to the Interior Plateau, but most of the ones spotted in our area are Idaho blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchrum idahoense sp.), but Mountain blue-eyed grass … Continue reading →
