May 2011
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Organic Rainbows: Turkey Tail Fungus
These grow like shelves on the sides of trees and are also know as Shelf Fungi. So called Turkey Tail, because the fan of the fungi is similar to a fanned-out turkey tail.
The colors are extraordinary.
Lichen Moss & Fungus.
Beauty on a branch. Hot, humid summers often produce treasures like this in the backyard garden.
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Bromeliad Still Blooming
Early this year I started feeding a new Bromeliad with Authentic Haven Brand manure tea (also known as Moo Poo Tea by fans). I sent a picture to Annie Haven, the business owner, in February to show her how beautifully the plant was blooming after a couple of feedings. Below is the “arty” picture I sent to her (taken with my Hiptamatic iPhone app). I think the bloom is about a month...
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The Raven by John James Audubon
Birds and botanical illustrations. Simple natural beauty, thanks to Audubon’s “The American Woodsman” from 1826, which contains a vast collection of bird portraits.
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The Raven by William Morris
I have always been intrigued by William Morris, a true Renaissance Man and a genius of design and image. He is credited (along with John Ruskin) as the founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement. His tapestries, wall paper patterns, and ceramic tiles are what dreams are made of. He flirted with architecture, book publishing and politics, leaving behind historical monuments that connect us to the...
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The Blue Trees →
An art project to call attention to urban deforestation.Extraordinary.
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Garden Nest
I need one of these.
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River in the Trees
Mandy Greer (installation artist) taught community members to crochet “river beds” and then spent six weeks installing them in the trees to celebrate Seattle’s urban creeks and encourage stewardship of local watersheds. From a 2009 installation.
Beautifully brilliant from so many points of view.
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String Garden Instructions →
The string gardens are a type of bonsai gardening known as Kokedama (meaning “moss-covered ball”).
Orchids, succulents, and carnivorous plants would be obvious candidates for String Gardens, as they will tolerate an air-borne existence better than other plants.
Above: Venus Fly Trap.
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String Gardens: the green house. →
I am completely captivated by these.
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String Gardens: the carnivore series. →
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Clothing made from fruits, weeds, flowers, and... →
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Succulents as Garden Sculpture
Choose from an array of “hens and chicks,” echeverias, sempervivums and sedums, and pack them into an old wooden wine box or wooden frame (even a deep picture frame with a piece of plywood nailed to the back). Fill the box with quality planting soil (include permatill soil conditioner for good drainage). Place in full sun and wait for the rainbow to bloom. Choose plants that will...
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Every garden needs bugs. And a red bench.
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Herb Window Boxes
The kitchen window boxes have been installed with herbs and edible flowers. When the client wants a selection of fresh basil or parsley, she simply opens her windows and grabs a handful from the window box. Easy, convenient, beautiful.
Ingredients: chives, basil (several varieties), parsley, lemon thyme, scented geraniums, marigolds.
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Speaking of succulents....gorgeous container... →
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Hanging baskets: create a waterfall of color on...
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