I write this Blog with a heavy heart. We very recently freed two of our elderly kitties to go to the Rainbow Bridge. They were two old-timers; both were alm...

QUINCE - The sole member of the genus Cydonia in the Rosaceae Family (the same family as Apples and Pears). An old-fashioned small-ish tree, mainly planted b...

Greetings from our brand-spanking new website. Thanks to my friend and professional media manager Linda, we have finally brought this lovely format to the t...

This year, 2018, has been the year of beginnings for many things at our Little House on the Corner, Casa Wallula.  The existing Raspberry Patch was a litt...

What is traditionally the largest live component in a landscape?  If you guessed the lawn...you guessed right! There is something sexy about an expanse of l...

Pinus densiflora 'Oculus Draconis' shimmers in the border for all season interest. Give it a home in a well-drained, not-too-full sun location (can you say "...

The Spanish Fir really does deserves a toast; it is a remarkable little conifer that brings so much beauty to the urban garden! Have no fear, this conifer...

Our outdoor spaces can hold a special spot for daily relaxation and calm.  Sometimes it is by simply pulling up a chair in a beautiful patio arrangement, b...

Sedums and succulents are experiencing a climb in popularity for their drought tolerance and great structure in the garden!  From planting beds to table-to...