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This website began in 2001. Mostly it shares 400 articles. That I - a lifelong Seattle resident- have written about plants; and books that I wrote. To learn about my monthly tours,. Click the calendar link at the top of the page. To download in PDF format my January 2018. You can now order autographed.

Celebrating the beauty of gardens! About Darcy Daniels and Bloomtown Gardens. Our company, Bloomtown Gardens. Led by principal designer Darcy Daniels. And helping clients connect with their outdoor spaces since 2001. With a focus on creating residential gardens.

Friday, October 11, 2013. Friday, September 13, 2013. My final HPSO Open Garden visit of the season. Dare I say it? The big book of Hardy Plant Society of Oregon member open gardens is down to the final couple of pages.

Herb Blend Seasonings and Spices. Unique to ordinary herbs grown and harvested on Sauvies Island, Oregon. Our herb nursery sells plants, culinary herb blends, teas and vinegars. Come browse our gift shop on the island or visit us at a Farmers Market in Portland. We specialize in having the widest selection of unusual herbs possible, from Ashwaghanda to Yarrow, as well as the finest culinary plants on the market.

Inside this thin coating of sweetness is a fiery core of total insanity. Friday, March 16, 2018. Foliage Followup - March 2018. But now there is! Lots of wonderful emerging foliage popping out of the ground, so wonderful to see! Beesia calthifolia emerges a mahogany color and ages to green.

A blog about our gardens, favorite garden practices and other garden wonders. Each February, the spring flowering bulbs emerge from the chilly ground. I am continually amazed by their determination and brightness. The crocus, the first of the bulbs to arise in the spring, are now blooming in our front yard. Monday, February 20, 2012. Dahlia Fields at Swan Island Dahlias. Display Gardens at Heirloom Roses.

Monday, January 13, 2014. This Thai curry is easy to make if you have yellow curry paste on hand. I am fortunate to live where a wide variety of exotic grocery items are not difficult to find. For those in the Seattle area, I bought this curry paste at Central Market in Shoreline. Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken, Green Beans, and Purple Yams. 2 yams, scrubbed and trimmed.

This year, once again, I am honored to be a speaker at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival. If you are planning to attend the show, check me out. I am joining Riz Reyes and Nita-Jo Rountree in presenting.

Designing with color, fragrance and texture. Perennial Garden with Japanese Maple. What began with a bold choice in house color led to a lush, deep red inspiration to paint palate of this urban perennial garden, elegantly showcasing five majestic Japanese maples and blending beautifully with the existing architecture and colors of the property. Fulfilling the requirements of beauty and safety, this pondless stream takes advantage of gravity to create a babbling brook down artful.