Linda’s Blog
Experience an Explosion of Color at Swan Island Dahlias
Originally published by Plant Something Oregon Written by Linda Langelo Swan Island Dahlias began as a humble operation, growing dahlias on just one acre, and has expanded to nearly 50 acres. In 1963, Nick and Margaret Gitts purchased Swan Island Dahlias —...
Gardening for the Elderly
What challenges do the elderly face when gardening in their senior years? The most challenging common disease among the elderly is arthritis according to Jane Stoneham and Peter Thoday, authors of Landscape Design for Elderly and Disabled People. Reducing one’s mobility is the key restriction to keeping up with the tasks needed for gardening.
14 Yellow Perennials That Will Brighten Your Garden
by Linda Langelo 14 Yellow Perennials That Will Brighten Your GardenFew colors have more of an impact in the garden than yellow. The cheerful hue brightens landscapes and complements a range of garden styles, from English cottage to xeriscape. By adding perennial...
How to Grow and Care for Coffee Plants
by Linda Langelo How to Grow and Care for Coffee PlantsThe coffee plant (Coffea arabica) is a tropical evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that will add lush green color to your home or garden. When cared for properly, the coffee plant can live upwards of 60 years. In...
Holiday Cactus and Care
by Linda Langelo Holiday Cactus and CarePart 1: Holiday Cactus - Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus or Easter Cactus? Which is which? There are subtle differences in the margins of the leaves. One feature that stands out with Easter Cactus is their flowers represent...
Conserving Water
by Linda Langelo Conserving WaterDid you know that hand watering around the root systems of your plants is very efficient? When we decide to turn on the irrigation for 30 minutes and walk away, flooding around the plants and in the landscape bed occurs. The water sits...