This year I purchased 75 trees and shrubs from the Spokane County Tree Sale. My typical helpers were all busy this year, so I had to plant everything myself. Did it in two days! I’m experimenting with Grand Fir and …
of the Woods Rose gives ode to meadows, honey, and fruit notes. It is also called wild rose or mountain rose, and is a shrub growing up to 5 feet tall. It sometimes forms nearly impenetrable thickets and is found …
As you pass by them, the strong sweet and spicy fragrance Read more →
Nothing says Spring like the yellow flowers of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot as they burst into full color. The name Arrowleaf Balsamroot comes from the leaf shape (Arrowleaf) and the fragrant resin in the roots that smells like balsam fir (balsamroot).
It’s late April, and the Western Serviceberry’s are in full bloom on the Saltese. Yes, that is the remains of an old truck. There are a few of those around as well, but they don’t bloom.