Dan Hinkley’s view

I wanted to include a photograph from Dan Hinkley, original owner of Heronswood Nursery. This is a view from his newly built home and gardens off Puget Sound in Washington. Take a look at his website at www.danielhinkley.com for more photographs and the writings of an excellent plantsman. Now, I will try to go back and work in my little mess of a garden!

Support the Earth, one bookmark at a time

As well as planting your own vegetable garden this year, you can support Earth Day everyday with a ‘Grow Green’ bookmark. 25% of the purchase price will be donated to The Nature Conservancy. Images of fresh green peas, carrots and hot chile peppers are available on premium card stock or magnetic backing at www.mixitandstixit.com. Just click on ‘bookmarks’ and type in discount coupon code ‘Green House’ when purchasing, to register a donation to The Nature Conservancy.

Pink Poodles or Parasols

Coneflowers come in so many different shapes and colors these days. This one has a frilly pink center like little Victorian parasols. It is available at the Morton Arboretum Plant Sale. Members must order online by April 13th. Visit their website, www.mortonarb.org for more information.