Priest River Community Garden, August 2010

The first year success of our Community Garden has been impressive. Much credit goes to Melissa Hamilton, our student intern from the University of Idaho…and of course to all the hard working gardeners who created this lush food paradise. Following are a few photos of the garden taken today, 8/26/10 – click the photo for [...]

My Review of the New Blackberry Torch

I have used the Torch for almost a week and have the following reflections: I like it alot. Screen resolution is not near the quality of the iPhone. Not a big deal for me.  I use Photoshop on my desktop for photography work. The camera on the Torch is 5 mega pixels. Blackberry is reputed [...]

Stoneridge Resort Summer 2010

Priest River Community Garden Progress

Ann takes good care of the front, unfenced herb beds. Gardeners range from youngsters to senior citizens. Considering the first year attempt, production has been rewarding.It all started from a plan and lots of community effort.

Newsletter on Sustainability

I sent out the following email newsletter to all subscribers this morning: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Greetings, Dan Sustainability When it comes to our precious natural resources, it is wise to consider the most efficient and beneficial ways to use them. The term “sustainable gardening” refers to the efficient use of resources in our gardens and landscapes. Wikipedia [...]

Color in the Garden

March’s Garden Designer’s Roundtable topic is–Color. Read along and you will find more divergent and emotional opinions on this topic than any other… As stated before, everyone has an opinion about color! Andrew Keys : Garden Smackdown : Boston, MA » Christina Salwitz : Personal Garden Coach : Renton, WA » Douglas Owens-Pike : Energyscapes [...]

New Categories and Products at the Landscape Market

I’ve been updating the Landscape Market with new products. Take a look at the new line of greenhouses and cold frames here. Free shipping on all items in this category! And I’ve also added a new line of Grow Lights for greenhouse and indoor gardens.

Concept Elevation, Lakeshore Residence

This elevation was prepared to help the homeowner visualize what we have in mind for the landscape. This is merely a concept – just a first step in the design process. (Click for full size image)

What Is An Artist?

What Is An Artist? The music is both within and without And my body searches for the muscles, Timing and clarity to let it flow, To come together in the present Without my edit, without my comment. The art exists unto itself. I am Merely a vessel for its unfolding. It is far older than [...]

My Green Website

I am so proud of my web host, HostGator! Aside from providing years of excellent service and support, they just purchased additional certified REC’s (renewable energy credits) for their nearly 9,000 servers. What that means is they have offset the carbon impact of the electricity used in their business by contributing to alternative energy. They [...]