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The Dahlia
The dahlia originated in the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America and was cultivated by ancient Aztecs. The Aztecs grew dahlias for their starchy edible root tubers and for other functional and medicinal needs. In the 16th century the Spanish documented the plant, and in the 18th century, seeds were sent to a Botanical garden in Madrid. The flower was named ‘acocxochitl’ by the Aztec…
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Book Arts
This week I attended a Book Arts conference in Monmouth Oregon, it was a 5-day event. I took in two days of workshops, a trade show, an instructor and challenge exhibit, and a raffle where I actually won something.
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Iris Tour and more
When you are intentional about looking for Iris in May … you are bound to find them. Here on the University of Oregon campus. Local Parks and Gardens Some creative ‘IRIS’ pursuits… Creating a daily or weekly ‘ Iris collection box’ photo of what’s in bloom in the garden. If only you could smell the…
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Iris Tour Day One
Today I started an exploration of IRIS : a genus of over 300 species within the family Iridaceae. First look… my own garden with a wild iris A stop at Schreiners Gardens in Oregon. A bearded collection from touring Schreiners. Some lovely Siberian iris The gardens in full bloom A spectacular day to be sketching
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