Take a Quick Look
11. With 103 views, this Checkered Lily appeared April 5. I learned in Sweden they cal it Kungsängslilja “King’s meadow Lily.” Thanks Liz Almgren for that tidbit.
These plants thrive in moist shady conditions along the back fence.
Two Fuschia starts cost me 85 cents each at Home Depot. They’re already producing these gorgeous blooms thanks to a warmer than usual spring.
2. I don’t grow Roses, as I’m not a huge fan. But, I captured the beauty of this one growing in the Beacon Hill garden. Posted May 28, the Rose had 180 views. Hats off to Helen, the Beacon Hill Gardener who grew it.
I nerd out when I get a value pack that has more than three flowers.
The Beacon Hill Gardener is proud of the beautiful color in her backyard.
Pulmonaria saccharata throws out these cute spring bells. This perennial thrives in two tough spots in the front and back. Flowers are followed by unique spotted foliage for summer. Pulmonaria’s minus is the plant will mold up and die in early fall after a dry summer
My Variegated Yellow Loosestrife bloomed less than two months after planting.
4 cubic yards of fresh soil
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8. (tie) With 104 views this Lavender Mist Meadow Rue debuted Dec. 17. This is one my favorite photos, as I was able to focus tightly in the middle flowers so blooms in the foreground and background are slightly blurred. Yes, I can be a photo nerd. It’s easier to shoot these flower because they’re about seven feet tall.
These are the first blooms of Red-Edge Hebe. I planted it six years ago.
Few plants can match the beauty of an annual Monkey Flower. Hopefully, I’ll have better luck growing this one.
SunPatiens on my porch
Japanese Fern
Four Japanese Andromeda, Pieris japonica that line my front sidewalk explode with color and flowers every spring.
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Astrantia means star in Greek. The plant is a member of the Parsley family.
Tag Archives: West Seattle Garden
It’s Summer: Time to Show Off My Begonias
You can find plenty of Begonias throwing out vibrant colors on the railing of my front porch. It’s my Seattle summer tradition. Enjoy three close ups.
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, Betty. May she and all the other moms have a beautiful day like these Lewisia blooms. Lewisia is an alpine perennial that flowers in May. Before I knew its name, I called it the brooch. The … Continue reading
Rhododendrons Can Identify Washingtonians
When talking garden, just bring up Rhododendrons if you want to spot a Washington native. I was conversing with a guy at my neighbor’s party last weekend. He complimented me on my front yard. I told him it would have a … Continue reading
Three Early April Bloomers
Plants and early flowers are off to a strong start thanks to a warm and moist Seattle spring. Here are three plants blooming right now.
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Gardening 2015: Blooming Cyclamen in January
Already hit a 2015 gardening goal: January flowers on my porch. This is the first time one of my established plants bloomed during the bleakest gardening month. My red and white Cyclamen are sporting colorful flowers, which standout on a nearly empty porch. … Continue reading
My Top 5 Havigarden Facebook Flowers of 2014
These are my five favorite 2015 Havigarden Facebook photos that aren’t the 11 most popular. These are simple quality photos. I initially chose 10 photos. I picked three “must haves,” and discarded three. With four photos and two slots remaining, … Continue reading
Top 5 Havigarden Facebook Page Photos of 2014
Drumroll please…the top five are actually not what I expected. Just like pop music, my most popular photos on the 2015 Havigarden Facebook Page are not the best. The two biggest factors driving popularity are timing and familiarity. The top four … Continue reading
