This beauteous creature has been getting a bad wrap and I’d like to apologize to Dr. Huey and Capt. Thomas who introduced this lovely rose a long long time ago. Take a gander. “…the dark carmine climber named after Dr. Huey…has been tested for four years and it is distinct as a large, semi-double, deep […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2011 by Kathryn
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Last fall I was honored to receive an invitation to serve as a Celebrity Judge at a local rhododendron show, sponsored by the local chapter of the Rhododendron Society of America, which I have been looking forward to ever since. And last weekend was the big event, held on the coast of Mendocino County in […]
Posted on May 3rd, 2011 by Kathryn
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Clematis As the blessing of Easter approaches I find this single flower and its accompanying bud embody the power of the message of spring. Beauty is upon us and promise beckons. Listen, everyone has a chance. Is it spring, is it morning? ~Mary Oliver I need not search far for beauty. It is on every […]
Posted on April 23rd, 2011 by Kathryn
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