Lessons from the bridge project (part 2)

Post published:March 28, 2023
Post category:Hardscaping and construction
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Part 2 of our bridge replacement project. Last time, I recounted how our bridge had cracked during a tree removal project and the year-long adventures…

Lessons from the bridge project (part 1)

Post published:March 21, 2023
Post category:Hardscaping and construction
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Today we are revisiting a major renovation project that took place last year. It technically began back in July 2021, when we had a local…

Agaves will break your heart

Post published:March 16, 2023
Post category:Garden disappointments Storm damage, snow, ice, drought, pestilence
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Today's post documents the journey that my Agave parryi 'JC Raulston' has been on over the last few months, with a little bonus Agave content…

Snow day

Post published:March 4, 2023
Post category:Storm damage, snow, ice, drought, pestilence
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Soon after, looking out from the snow shadow underneath the Dougfir trees

I love how snow can reveal or highlight patterns that otherwise remain hidden. A sudden change in weather, or the gradual dance from season to…

February flowers

Post published:March 2, 2023
Post category:Garden celebrations House plants Native plants Rock garden Variegation
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I missed the deadline for posting my flower pictures for the February bloom day over at May Dreams Gardens by a long shot. It was…