How neat are these edible birdhouses? A wee bit more sophisticated than those pinecone feeders we used to make in Brownies! From Atelier Oi, an online portfolio of architecture and design. Via Moco Loco.
Back to School
I’d been contemplating taking either the Master Gardener or UBC Garden Design program for some time now. I’m happy to say that I applied and was accepted to the UBC program. I have my student orientation tonight, and start the first course, “The History and Theory of Garden Design,” in March. I’m so excited! This […]
Cuba redux
Cuba. Ten days. Two very different experiences. Today I’ll write about the first: Havana. Both over and underwhelming, Havana is a city of conflict and wild contrast. Walk down one quaint cobblestone street in Habana Vieja (Old Havana), a UNESCO Heritage Site, and every building along it will be precisely restored, paint fresh, potted palms […]
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Any of you Pacific Northwest types going to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show (in Seattle) this weekend? I’m particularly looking forward to A Place to Take Root, one of the show’s highlights and the first exhibit devoted to the evolution of the common flower pot. Described as a “traveling museum piece,” it will feature […]
The Best Week Ever
I’ve been back since Monday, but this being the Best Week Ever, I’ve been a little busy. Certainly too busy to look at all 900 of my Cuba photos, let alone upload them and write about our vacation. So I’m giving you a very small sampling with the above photo of what the locals called […]
La Habana
Well, we’re off. I’ll be in Havana and Viñales, Cuba, until January 24. I promise to bring back photos, stories, and tales of Cuban gardens. Until then, here’s an excerpt from the Havana Moon Handbook on the royal palm, Rostonea regia: The indisputable symbol of Cuba is the majestic royal palm, which grows singly or […]
Container water gardens
There are three – count ’em – three ponds where I live now (mind you, it’s a half-acre property). I love the ponds. I love the sound of the waterfalls, I love the waterlilies that bloom in the summer, and I really love the koi. Kids get such a kick out of feeding them; some […]
Exploratorium – Science of Gardening
I’m a fan of anything that gets kids interested in gardens and gardening. From planning a child-friendly garden to helping your (grand)child plant his or her first sunflower seed, anything that encourages kids to turn off the TV and get outside is okay with me. Exploratorium: Science of Gardening might just do that. An online […]