Friday, June 16, 2006

Sorticulture 2006



Sorticulture is our county's largest garden festival, and in a region as garden-obsessed as Western Washington, that's kinda saying something! We had a nice stroll through the nursery booths, taking in roses, dahlias, and native perennials, then spent a little time listening to a live jazz band while surrounded by fabulously designed planters like the one in the photo above.

It was hard not to come home with new finds, but interesting just to see the people who turned out. And not just people:


puppies and owners meet

I didn't take many pictures, but if you want to see more, take a look at this blog, which features fabulous photos of last year's festival.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

I grew a carrot!



This is my first year growing carrots. I was so pleased with this one-- the first I've pulled up-- that I decided to plant another variety for fall harvest: the bizarrely-colored Purple Haze. The outer part is purple and the inner core is orange-- perfect for Halloween, or so I'm hoping!