Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Spring purple Wood Violets

Wild purple Wood Violets are one of the first blooming flowers in the spring.  They grow easily in most areas, need some water, fairly good soil and modest sunshine.  This variety requires only minimal care, usually self-seeding.  This year the violets started blooming in January and will continue long into late spring.  Easy to grow and enjoy in the northwest gardens...Always a favorite!

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Spring Northwest Gardens.

The arrival of Spring in a northwest garden represents the absolute freedom from the cold dark days of winter for our precious gardens.  Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, lilies, violets, iris and more awaken to the first glimpse of the sun streaming into the garden.  The same time year after year, amazing how the plants wake up when nature instructs them on their journey of blooming.