Wednesday, March 31, 2010

I've heard that bamboo can be invasive,
thankfully this bamboo isn't. 
This seems to be a fairly common bamboo
in this area.
 It is such a peaceful plant don't you think?

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Pieris is a plant used extensively in the Seattle area,
for good reason of course. I've shown you
the brilliant red flowered one before.
Did I mention they don't distress over neglect?
While the flowers are interesting today they
are upstaged by the new foliage.

Monday, March 29, 2010

In my yard there grows a plant that doesn't know
I'm supposed totake care of it! |
Wallflower could be considered a weed, as it
shows up where it wants and thrives in the oddest places
(under an evergreen, dry and shady).
I'm always surprised by the sweet fragrance
and bright colors in early spring by the flowers.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Crocus were blooming a few
weeks ago and these
were so very vibrant. 

Saturday, March 27, 2010

I'm not sure what shrub this is, a very lovely one though.
Growing in the Seattle area.

Friday, March 26, 2010

An up close and personal view of my
Amaryllis.
 This is the one Amaryllis that
I've been able to get to flower more than once!
Amazing what they look like and slightly weird.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Many of the streets in the PNW greet us
with flowering trees in the spring,
 as do many areas of the country.
What a beautiful site.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Viburnums come in a variety of shapes and sizes,
flowers in early spring with many being
quite fragrant. They withstand the coldest
winter and the heat of summer.
What's not to love?

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Hyacinth; another plant it and forget it.
Every spring it greet you with brilliant colors
and heady fragrance. Enjoy!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Little Muscari, plant it and forget it.
It may be small and it also accepts neglect,
no matter it's beautiful.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Happy little Forget Me Not!
 I've always been happy to see this little Alaska state flower.
It reseeds itself and blesses us with its cheerfulness every spring.

Saturday, March 20, 2010


What a vibrant Primrose.
This one I found growing in Mukilteo.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Pasque flower is honestly one of the easiest flowers you can grow.
Plant it where it will get sun and won't be too wet.
The plant is from the tundra which assures us
that it doesn't need any help from us.
An interesting note; medically it's used to treat cataracts.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

I should know more about this shrub
as it is in my yard!
Ed Hume includes the Pieris as one of his favorites.
A very common shrub in the PNW most commonly seen
with white flowers.
This lovely red was found at
at big box store.
I'm happy I brought it home,
it flowers in early spring and takes to being ignored.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A beautiful addition to the garden.
Star Magnolia graces us in early spring
at the Carl S Jr Botanical Gardens.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

In no way does this picture show you
the majesty of the Giant Redwood.
This one is growing in Ballard near the Locks.

Monday, March 15, 2010

What is this shrub?
I think it is part of the Arbutus Menziesii family.
Natives to the PNW, the Madrone is a large
and amazing tree. This one is more shrub like.
Someone out there know for sure?

Sunday, March 14, 2010

This Oregon Grape is just starting to flower in Ballard, WA.
I really enjoy this bright yellow but also greatly appreciate
the other more subtle colors.

This one grows in my yard;
just buds no flowers here.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Beautiful. Pink Star Magnolia.

Friday, March 12, 2010

This bright pink is a hardy native currant which
requires little in care but gives much.
If you want a hummingbird attractant grow one of these.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

I never tire of the pansies face, amazing how perfect
they are even with slug nibbles.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Rhubarb leafing out.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Bergenia is quite common in the Seattle area.
The plant is rather hardy and requires little care.
The flowers are early spring and quite pretty.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Pansies are so colorful. Love to grow them, so easy.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

The easy to grow Anemone is easy to miss
 as the flowers are rather small.
This vibrant little flower is
also known as Windflower.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

This is a Darwin Barberry, at first I thought it was a type of Oregon Grape!
It is the most vibrant colored one I've ever seen.
This was taken at the botanical gardens at the Ballard Locks.

Friday, March 5, 2010

This lovely Camellia is growing under an evergreen, hence the pine needles!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

This Camellia grows in my yard.
 It means quite a bit to me.
It was flowering when I moved in,
it was the welcoming party.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The hummingbirds seemed to really enjoy these Camellias.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Did I mention I am in LOVE with the Camellia!

Monday, March 1, 2010

I am absolutely in LOVE with the Camellia's.
When I moved to the PNW I was very happy to see them all over
and in all different styles and colors. Come back for more.