Category: gardening
Gardening in Oregon
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I know these blossoms look lilac-y. That’s my dang phone camera. One of my genius photographer pals could fix it in a minute. Nevertheless. This is how you know spring isn’t kidding around in the Willamette Valley — it’s firmly settled in. Amazing meadows full of camas: think cerulean down here where you can touch…
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Or should I say gardening with a squirrel assist. I’m not the biggest fan of paper whites. Would never buy the bulbs despite their early winter bloom schedule. But apparently the local squirrels thought I ought to have some. About two months ago the pots on my patio had that disturbed look, a depression, with…
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The Japanese anemones in the garden are so delicate and sweet. Some people call them windflowers, not sure why. Every morning this week, I’ve been savoring them, knowing the winds and the rain are coming; an atmospheric river heading this way. But not today. I wonder what that delicate perennial knows of the weather. Does…
Susan Palmer's Exquisite Now 