Marie McKinseyMay 30, 20111 minBenaroya Hall's Garden of Remembrance Benaroya Hall, home of the Seattle Symphony, is also the home of one of my favorite spaces in all of Seattle, The Garden of Remembrance. Thi
Marie McKinseyMay 23, 20112 minCeanothusCeanothus, also known as California wild lilac, is starting to bloom now in Seattle. Its striking, purple-blue flowers are shaped like tiny
Marie McKinseyApr 22, 20113 minIs This a Weed?Horsetail and henbit and shot weed, oh my! Nettles that sting, geraniums gone wild, and "dandy" lions - these are a few of the plants referr
Marie McKinseyNov 10, 20101 minA Rose Is a Rose, Is an Apple, Is a BerryBotanically speaking, roses belong to the Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-cee-ee) family. This is a huge family, encompassing over 2800 species of plants,
Marie McKinseyOct 5, 20102 minStrawberry Trees ForeverIs it a tree? Is it a shrub? With the right cultivar selection and a little artful pruning, it can be either.
Marie McKinseyOct 4, 20102 minKeeping Daphne HappyIn Greek mythology, the maiden, Daphne, had herself transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous attentions of the god, Apollo.
Marie McKinseyFeb 22, 20104 minDo Trees Really Prevent Mudslides?There was a mudslide in our neighborhood about a month ago. Seattle is a hilly city and after heavy rains, there's a good possibility that o
