Love in the Mist, Devil in the Bush: Nigella
The Nigella is a beautiful, unique flower. It has such a regal crown like pod, and while the greenery looks thorny it is actually very soft and delicate. Also known as Love in a Mist or (oddly) Devil in the Bush it produces black cumin seeds in its b…
Precious Peonies
gorgeous fuchsia bloomPeonies are one of my favorite flowers. I started planting them in my yard some years ago and they have now reached a stage where they are large and full and can be relied upon to put on a spectacular show. I love them for t…
The Curiosity of Crows
I'm always grateful to have my work featured in so many beautiful and unique shops and galleries, and I love seeing how pieces blend comfortably in a variety of different settings.Lone Crow Bungalow in Bend, OR is one of these wonderful retail partne…
Flower Fridays: Alliums
It’s the end of June and my perennial beds are in full bloom. It is always a great show and some of my all-time favorite blooms are the alliums. Part of the onion family, there are many of these large purple globes in my garden, and the way they bl…
Welcome to Flower Fridays
In my neck of the woods you can engage just about any stranger on the street in a conversation about gardening.When I moved to Vermont after living in San Francisco for many years, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of natural beauty everywhere.…