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Northwest Flower and Garden Show: Highlights and Trends for 2015 and Beyond

Northwest Flower and Garden Show: Highlights and Trends for 2015 and Beyond

by Courtney Olander | Feb 24, 2015 | Floral Design, House Plants, Landscape Design, Landscape Designers, Northwest Flower and Garden Show, Sustainable Gardening, Trends

Every February the Northwest Flower and Garden Show swings into town, and transforms the halls of the Seattle Convention Center into a 5-day jolt of garden inspiration – or as their hashtag reads,”#SpringinFeb”. This year’s show, themed...
2014 Holiday Gift Guide: West Coast Style

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: West Coast Style

by Courtney Olander | Dec 5, 2014 | Art, Designers, Floral Design, House Plants, Indoor, Landscape Design, Materials, Modern Design, Trends

Bang! And we’re off. Just like that, the holidays are upon us. Is it just me, or do the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Years Day feel like some crazed version of a steeplechase race – but instead of jumping over hurdles and splashing through water...
How to Create a Succulent Container Garden

How to Create a Succulent Container Garden

by Courtney Olander | Jun 18, 2014 | Drought-tolerant plants, House Plants, Indoor, Low-maintenance Plants, Plants, Seasonal Container Design, Succulents, Trends

Gardening and designing with succulents has been extremely popular in recent years. Most specifically, with creating container gardens. It’s easy to see the appeal – succulents are low maintenance, require less water than conventional plantings and...
The Palm Room: Seattle’s Little Shop of Botanical Curiosities

The Palm Room: Seattle’s Little Shop of Botanical Curiosities

by Courtney Olander | Oct 28, 2012 | Designers, Drought-tolerant plants, House Plants, Indoor, Landscape Design, Low-maintenance Plants, Plants, Trends

Two weeks ago I had some friends from Southern California visiting.  I wanted to give them what I consider a true Seattle experience, so we decided to explore Ballard.  As we strolled down Ballard Ave NW we came upon a little shop of horticultural curiosities.  The...
Driftwood Mounted Staghorn Ferns

Driftwood Mounted Staghorn Ferns

by Courtney Olander | Mar 29, 2012 | Art, House Plants, Indoor, Plants, Trends

Check out these gorgeous driftwood mounted staghorn (or elkhorn) ferns, Platycerium bifurcatum, created by Matti at Far Out Flora in San Francisco.  They’re modern, yet have a 70’s vibe to them and can function as interesting wall art in the home.  Try...

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