Steam on Cedars, the Essence of Fall

Watching steam rise on cedar tips is one of the great pleasures of living in the pacific northwest. In the dim light of early fall, the rain mixes with the heat of the island and a dense vapor lifts and lingers among the trees. I love the quiet transition when the rain first breaks. The [...]

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Lavender, here to please and perform

Lavender is one of the most commonly cultivated ornamental herbs. I am certain that with it’s dazzling grace and incredible aromatic impact, it would make an appealing plant for growers no matter how much care and finesse it required. But really, lavender is a lazy gardener’s dream. Once it has become established it requires almost [...]

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