Gardening / 15.03.2011

While many of us complain about what seems to be endless rainfall in the Pacific Northwest –The rain actually plays a significant role in our lives and in the ecosystem we live in. The rain keeps our air clean, and keeps the diverse plants...

Natives, Plants, trees / 13.02.2011

Tsuga mertensiana Easily one of my top 5 trees for the Pacific Northwest garden, this graceful conifer can work in *almost* any landscape adding structure and interest through out the entire year. It is native to sub alpine and high elevations in the mountain ranges...