Tag Archives: Fatsia japonica ‘Spider’s Web’

a week in plants, continued

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Denise

I so rarely document thoroughly, before and after, that I thought for once I’d push back a little against those slacker tendencies. This small project is an easy place to start. In the last post, there were four ‘Cousin Itt’ … Continue reading →

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Fatsia japonica ‘Spider’s Web’

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Denise

Love it or hate it, Fatsia ‘Spider’s Web’ can now be found locally in Southern California. Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar is carrying it in affordable one-gallons. Fatsias grow like weeds here in dry shade, so when Southern California … Continue reading →

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impressions of Portland gardens (in the zone of filtered sunshine)

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Denise

Since returning from touring gardens and nurseries in Portland last week, I’ve been haphazardly researching what makes the Pacific Northwest so full of great gardens and nurseries. Not expecting any definitive answer, just scrounging around for clues. Portland’s enviably soft … Continue reading →

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