April Showers Bring May Showers… And Cactus
Spring is still rearing it’s mighty head. While the first part of the month teased us all with record high … Continue reading April Showers Bring May Showers… And Cactus
Spring in 2020
Things are finally looking like spring outdoors here in western Washington. This spring has been slower than normal, not in … Continue reading Spring in 2020
Plants: the introvert's quarantine buddy
During normal times, a plant nerd like me can usually make it through the week by injecting copious amounts of … Continue reading Plants: the introvert's quarantine buddy
Planning a xeriscape
Being cooped up in an apartment in the towering shade of immense Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas Fir) may not be great … Continue reading Planning a xeriscape
Seedlings, seedlings and more seedlings…
I have more monster plants in store. After a few weeks of waiting, some Lobelia tupa seeds have begun to … Continue reading Seedlings, seedlings and more seedlings…
Beginning again with cannas
On June 1st, just a few days ago, I scarified and soaked 12 banana canna seeds from my forest way … Continue reading Beginning again with cannas
Several Years Later
I haven’t been doing much with Big Leaves lately. I have been posting photos on my Instagram, Big Leaves Greenhouse, … Continue reading Several Years Later
The dry rock wall; 2017
We are rapidly approaching the last few weeks where the xeriscape in my front yard will look good. We have … Continue reading The dry rock wall; 2017
A pillar of bromeliads (or at least that’s the idea)
I’ve had this crazy idea recently… I need a bromeliad pillar in my greenhouse! It’s warm and humid in there, … Continue reading A pillar of bromeliads (or at least that’s the idea)
Epiphytes!
I’ve never had much luck with Tillandsia species, when I kept them in the house. They would do well enough … Continue reading Epiphytes!
Potted plants that love the heat
In this unusual heatwave we’ve had, most of my big leafed plants have sulked in the shade, but none have … Continue reading Potted plants that love the heat
Out in the Old (Pacific North-)West
Sometimes you see things that surprise you in other people’s gardens. Driving around today I spotted some very nice … Continue reading Out in the Old (Pacific North-)West
