Comments on: Thoughts about Seattle…gardens etc.

By: Myriam

Myriam — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:53:23 +0000

What about a such garden?

By: Mr. McGregor's Daughter

Mr. McGregor's Daughter — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:46:17 +0000

I was thrilled at all the chartreuse foliage in the Seattle gardens because I’m a huge chartreuse fan. Whatever the reason, it looked fabulous, especially as the plants were all so huge & healthy everywhere you looked, even in sidewalk plantings.

It’s inspired me to include more, more, more in my design work!–s

By: Debbie Teashon

Debbie Teashon — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:43:59 +0000

I think the reason we use so much yellow foliage is we have so much green, Washington is called the evergreen state for a reason. Anyway that’s my theory and I’m sticking to it!

By: Katie E-P

Katie E-P — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:43:24 +0000

It is interesting that you mention the yellow foliage! I thought the EXACT same thing about it! Making up for no sunlight.

Was such a treat to get to see you and discuss, well, everything!

By: Michelle D.

Michelle D. — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:23:36 +0000

You’re such a tease ! I want to see more great garden photos !
glad you had a fun time.

By: Helen at Toronto Gardens

Helen at Toronto Gardens — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:46:03 +0000

Yes, so much to take in. And, before and after Seattle, for me there were a dozen more gardens in Vancouver and Victoria. I’m mulling it all over to try to gain some meaningful perspective. By the way, I like the new look of your blog.

By: carolyn mullet

carolyn mullet — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:16:24 +0000

Your comment about yellow foliage plants…I’ve noticed that too in my many visits to the North West. I’ve thought it has to do with the predominance of the idea that plant collections = garden design that I see almost everywhere in home gardens in Oregon and Washington. Always looking for the new and different, one of this and that, the more plants the better! It’s an exuberant interest in collecting that is charming but not always successful design. Their climate allows such a wide range of plants from so many places (ie. New Zealand, South Africa, South America) that I think I would also have a hard time editing.

By: gail

gail — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:34:30 +0000

Susan, I am also still processing the trip…and miss the heck out of the moss and cool weather. The poppies in the B Lycette are fantastic. Did you visit that one on your own? gail