Here I go into the wild…

View fullsize Elfin saddles (Helvella sp.) are so alien looking.
View fullsize The year I found out Santa is a union buster 😩
View fullsize Throwback to a summer trip to the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco 🌺🌸
View fullsize I had a great morning talking tree risk with Martin Nicholson, curator at @hoytarboretum. He came out to give us his opinion on a few trees we’re concerned about, and offered some great tips for managing risk assessment in a public garden setti
View fullsize I’m honored to have been elected to the Board of Directors with @hardyplantsocietyoregon. Yes I’m done taking on new responsibilities - but what meaningful (and fun!) responsibilities they are!
View fullsize Finished my fall planting at work today, focusing on the Meander Bed at the top of the garden. Buddleja loricata, Florida anise, hoary coffeeberry, Asiatic jasmine, and shiny-leaf spirea to complement manzanita, oaks, and ceanothus. Tying the room to
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View fullsize I went to @topazfarm, where the real stars of the show were all these Pacific tree frogs!
View fullsize And here’s a great example of why you shouldn’t use invasive mantid species for pest control. They don’t just go after pests 🐸 😢
View fullsize A horticulturist and her kill.
View fullsize The place I work is so pretty 😍
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View fullsize I took my mom to @rogersonclematis and she couldn’t get over the herbaceous hibiscus. As big as her head!
View fullsize I’m so excited - check out my former classmates! This summer I’ve been working on the PlantFest planning committee and one of my biggest goals was to showcase student growers and artisans this year. I’m proud to see my friends on
View fullsize What a gorgeous fall morning for a tour of @tanglevine_cottage garden. Whimsy, romance, and inspiration around every corner. A maximalist dream 😍 #pnwgardening #diy #portlandgardens #clematis #maximalist #wild