Yearly Archives: 2008

Phalaenopsis sp. ORCHIDACEAE, the Orchid family Today I noticed the orchid in our studio is sprouting a bud shoot! It must mean it likes the very cool night temperatures. Through the summer I fed it occasionally with dilute Dr. Earth … Continue reading →

MAGNOLIACEAE, The Magnolia family Oh, the ice and snow. The snow and ice. In that order, layered on trees all over the city. It will be interesting to see how plants come through this weather. The broadleaved evergreens, like this … Continue reading →

Wintery weather headed this way! It’s supposed to be chilly and possibly snowy this weekend, but why let that keep you from finishing up your holiday shopping the local way? Under cover of heated canopies will be: 40 artisans Live … Continue reading →

Boxlift Open Studios is coming up! This year it is November 15 and 16 and will feature a group show curated by Anna Fidler, plus 18 studios to explore. New this year is a musical performance by composer Branic Howard- … Continue reading →

Mikania ternata ASTERACEAE, The Aster family New addition to the windowsill jungle: Plush vine, or purple plush is a cute little house plant that is similar in habit to grape ivy, Cissus. It grows a foot tall or so, and … Continue reading →

Stop by Boxlift Studios this weekend! Nicole, Sarah and I will be there with snacks and drinks and new work to show. September 26, 27 and 28 Friday 5 pm – 9pm Saturday 11 am – 6 pm Sunday 11 … Continue reading →

Blue Fountain Bamboo Fargesia nitida POACEAE, The Grass family West elm velvet chair inside of the redwing bowl back of painting panels, reused cupboards from our house circa 1948, robin’s egg the decorator section at Fabric Depot, especially the steel … Continue reading →

September is Bike Commute Challenge here in Portland, and I have been participating 83%. It’s been very interesting to observe the changes that come from altering one facet of daily life. I normally drive, bus, bike and/or walk to and … Continue reading →

Check out the Home and Garden section of the Oregonian today to read about one of my whole-universe-in-a-pot gardens. The featured planter is one of my favorites this season, with a ‘gothic’ sensibility: wickedly wiry corokia, black and purple plants … Continue reading →

On view June 16 through July 21 at Salon Capelli. Artist Reception June 22, 1- 3 pm