Edward Nathan

currently looking like this ..... I really need to get out there and thin some stuff out.

Picked up a new orchid at the Garden Show a few months ago and it finally bloomed. I really like it, not what i'm used to seeing in the shops. #orchid #houseplant

I've tried growing Spanish Moss several times with no luck. A friend gave me a piece about 6 months ago and it's not only growing, it's blooming. #gardening #houseplant

It's officially been 33 days since I decided to quit smoking. Cravings are almost completely gone, still get them occasionally but they pass quickly. I think I might have this beat. #smokefree #quitsmoking #igotthis

😂🤣 True

Current project: removal of grass, digging up the dozens of large rocks in the soil, adding amendments and planting (soon) new flowers and shrubs.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #gardenrenovation

I really wish we could edit posts ..... then I could change mine to say Pink Japanese Maple instead of Punk. 😂

Thank you

A whole lot happening in the garden right now, Iris are blooming, lawn being removed, beds being extended, Punk Japanese Maple is glowing ... it's an exciting time. #gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #japanesemaple

Finally got around to that Dwarf Cymbidium my neighbor gave me. I found 7 viable divisions. Poor plant was so pot bound and neglected but it's going to become several beautiful plants now.
#orchid #cymbidiumorchid #dwarfcymbidiumorchid #windowsillorchid

Taking a little break from posting, i'm in the process of quitting smoking after 40 years. Wish me luck.

current "state" of that bed. Moved things around, replaced some too .... that Daphne and Pink Dogwood really like it there. Excuse the bricks, they're for another area.

the first bed to be completed. This was when we moved in 4 years ago ..... replaced all the soil after digging that horrible tre out.
#pnwgardening #gardening #gardenrenovation

I've been taking some time working on the front yard, didn't realize it's been 9 days. I'm slowly removing all of the grass, putting in a narrow path through the flowers and flowering shrubs. Making sure i have access to the bird feeders, bird bath, bee hydration station.
#pnwgardening #gardening

Their absolute best album.

Brilliant Album!!!

This is the Pink Japanese Maple when it went into the ground last year. I wanted to share good pictures of the leaf coloration but had to find the pictures.
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple

My Pink Japanese Maple is starting to leaf out, so happy it survived it's first winter.
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple

Butterfly Jasper (Mexico) - personal collection
#cabochon #jasper #butterflyjasper #mexicostone #cabochoncollector

Snakeskin Jasper (various locations) - personal collection
#jasper #snakeskinjasper #cabochon #cabochoncollector #gemcollector

apparently, everything here decided to bloom at the same time. This is a first.

Lilac, Rockcress and Azalea are blooming now.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #lilac #azalea #rockcress

Lewesia is putting on a lovely show again.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #lewesia

Rhododendron Minnetonka being added to the garden, can't wait to see it bloom.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #purplerhododendron #rhododendron #allthingsprince

I planted a purple azalea last year, purchased after blooms faded, and it's not disappointing.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #azalea #purpleazalea

At just about 15 inches tall and 17 inches wide, my Dwarf Rhododendron is working up to putting on quite a show this year.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #dwarfrhododendron

Marcasite in Agate - Freddie Quarry, Ca.
personal collection
#agate #cabochon #marcasiteinagate #agatecabochon #mineralcollector

Seam Agate (personal collection) - unknown location
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #agate #seamagate #agatecabochon #naturalorangeagate

Maligano Jasper (Indonesia) - personal collection
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #gemstone #gemcollector #mineralsandgemstones #jasper #maliganojasper