One More Thing...

Don’t start snuggling up with a hot cup of cocoa or start relaxing by a fire with a hot toddy-at least not yet. You have one more thing to do in the garden. ORDER & PLANT BULBS. Because of our 4 seasons we get to take a rest from our garden’s weeds and watering-that’s a gift. Relaxing is just around the corner. So…clear out some pots and a small space by the front door and get your bulbs planted.

To see and read a step-by-step guide hop over to Home Depot-here.

Okay, that’s done. Now get your Paper Whites and your Amaryllis started so you can have beauty inside for the holidays. Soon, you get to relax. Both of these are grown inside in the Pacific Northwest.

My hunch is that you will secretly thank me for pushing you forward on this one last task. I will have all of these ordered by sundown and in the garden (or my home) this weekend. ENJOY!

City Garden

I am pulling you out of the warehouse and away from our staged homes to take a walk through my garden.  Bring your cup of Jo and follow me...it is so small-it will only takes a minute!

Ever wonder why the fragrance of some flowers seems stronger at night? ** My lilies are now just opening and are incredibly fragrant. We like to bundle up late in the evening to take in the intoxicating scent. This small garden is full of surprises that add to its wonder. The containers of succulents were inspired by the Farm and Frills Junker Market where we found unusual vessels to plant in.  My pear tree yield's only 2-3 pears. I watch their progress daily as if they were my children. I can tell you which plants were shared with me from my Mother's garden, which plants came from friends and which were acquired at the coveted annual NW Flower and Garden Show. I constantly analyze the progress of this small space making mental notes of things I want to change, divide, dig out and remove forever. That's what gardening is all about. 

TIPS:

*When cutting lilies in your garden choose those with buds that are about to open.

*The orange pollen of lilies stain so snip off the stamens in the flower center. (I do this on those I cut to bring inside and any that are near a path or walkway).

FUN FACT

** The fragrance of flowers is enhanced at night in order to attract nocturnal pollinators such as moths and bats. Sometimes when watering in the morning, a flurry of moths will spring from the flowers.

 Okay, now get back to work and thank you for taking a moment to visit!