We stayed in Tuscon to hike trails in late winter. We saw many flowering plants along the trails at lower elevations in the Sonoran Desert canyons and foothills. We also visited some botanical gardens in the area and the … Continue reading →
Decades ago we planted creeping thyme (Thymus spp.) in the garden. Over the years it has multiplied and we have taken a number of rooting sections each year and have planted them in various spots in the yard, particularly … Continue reading →
We stayed in the Tucson area at the end of winter and hiked trails every day, but we also visited some gardens in the area, with a focus on flowering plants of the Sonoran Desert and others suitable for home … Continue reading →
Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub native to our area. It is not often seen in home gardens, but it is a good candidate for natural spots on slopes. We have a number of hard-to-get-to sloped areas … Continue reading →
We stayed on Mayne Island in early fall to hike, paddle, and explore. On one of these days, we raveled across the island to Dinner Bay and visited the Mayne Island Japanese Gardens. The gardens were built to commemorate … Continue reading →
