Inspiration
Narcissus ‘Tête `a Tête’ – The First Sign of Spring
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Narcissus ‘Tête `a Tête’ nodding to a new season’s arrival Because of the Narcissus ‘Tête `a Tête’, there is literally no need for a calendar to signify spring. One of the first signs of the new season, it offers up sweet fragrance, bright color and cheer. ‘Tête `a Tête’ is a French term,…
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Sowing Sweet Peas for Spring Container Charm and Beauty
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE It’s time to sow those plans for spring! Seed racks begin rolling into the garden centers this time of year, and sweet pea seeds will be one of the many offerings. The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a flowering plant that’s native to parts of the Mediterranean, but grown all over the world…
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Simple Ideas to Bring Festivity and Warmth to your Winter Container Plantings
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Winter is around the corner! I know this because daylight savings has ended, dogwood branches are bare, rose hips are visible, and I’ve shifted my drink of choice from a sweet chai latte to a Tiger Spice Chai latte. These things — seeing the bare branches, noticing gorgeous winter colors, and walking past…
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10 Tips For Planting Your Fall Containers
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Fall reminds us that change can be beautiful. While fall brings opportunity for fresh starts, new beginnings and rejuvenation, it’s always a little hard to say goodbye to summer. For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, gone are the long days of sunlight, and host of outdoor activities, dining and socializing. It’s…
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Garden-to-Glass: Container Gardens to Spice Up Your Summertime Beverage
I recently returned from a blissful long weekend boating on the Columbia River with dear friends. One is a budding container gardener, the other (wrongly!) claims to be incapable of putting together any sort of container planting. I took the opportunity to host an informal Q&A on the topic. Both wanted to know more about…
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Hello, I am so happy you’re here!
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Welcome to Garden Revelry’s Blog I am writing this with both excitement and trepidation. You, see, while I’m excited to share all things container gardening with you, writing doesn’t always come easily to me. I am stepping oustide of my comfort zone, so to speak, to provide insights, tips, resources and inspiration. Hopefully,…
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