December remembrances

Current temp: 39° F | High/Low: 43°/33°

Overall, a pretty dry month here marked by several days with dense, lingering fog. While the rainfall for Portland suggests higher-than-average precipitation (15.56” so far compared to the average 5.49”), we haven’t seen as much of it here on the SW bluffs, I’m sure. Or maybe it’s that so much of it has been tied to the atmospheric rivers that when it drizzles, spizzles, and mizzles, I just don’t notice it as much?

Here are a few snaps to capture some of my favorite plantsy happenings this month.

Near: Verbena still blooming up against the rock wall S and I built

Far: The Christmas tree lot at Helvetia Market

Naturally, gardening activities have moved inside with all the garland and wreath-making. I also indulged in a dozen or so Paperwhites, a new Amaryliss (the old one didn’t make it, got too soft), and even a lovely pink Pointsettia for the mantle. I picked up a dark pink Cyclamen for a little color and bloom in S’s room, as well.

One of the things I hope I pass onto her is a love for plants, flowers, and gardening.

A volunteer St. John’s Wort under a J. Maple

Mossy, mushroomy, fairy-land moment

Happy little Narcissus blooms in the window

My hubs’s favorite pink snowberries

Blueberry bushes for gorgeous winter interest

Foraged cedar tips for garland making

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