Box elder is a maple that doesn’t often get credit for being a maple. Moreso, it is a tree that is not thought highly of, and it may not even be welcome in certain discussions around maples. You could even say that box elder is a “rogue maple,” as Arthur Plotnick deems it in The […]
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Box elder is a maple that doesn’t often get credit for being a maple. Moreso, it is a tree that is not thought highly of, and it may not even be welcome in certain discussions around maples. You could even say that box elder is a “rogue maple,” as Arthur Plotnick deems it in The […]
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🌿 Discover the Perfect Plants for Your Space! 🌿 Explore our handpicked collection of cycads, aloes, seeds, and more to transform your garden or landscape. Shop Now Description and Characteristics Aloe cooperi, commonly known as Cooper’s Aloe or Grass Aloe, stands out among its succulent brethren with its unique, grass-like appearance. Unlike the typical rosette
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×Graptoveria ‘Mrs Richards Variegata’, also sold as ×Graptoveria ‘Gypsy Variegata’, is an attractive succulent that forms short-stemmed …
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Here we are, it’s Christmas Day. We’re not traveling to be with family this year, instead spending this one at home in Portland. Because of that, and some reading I’ve been doing, I’ve been thinking a lot about Christmas traditions. Since we don’t have kids many of the usual traditions never figured into the mix for us.
Growing up I was lucky to have some pretty fantastic family traditions though. Then later, in my 20’s, I somehow managed to fall hard for the consumer-based Christmas enchantment of downtown Seattle’s lights and glitter and the shopping magic, all while working as a store manager during the intense retail holiday season. I lived Christmas HARD and loved it. Somewhere along the way though I lost that special glow the holiday season could bring. I try to find it each year, doing something that stirs the old emotions, but the pull is not as strong as it used to be.
Old fashioned store window painting added another dimension this year.
There’s always that one person Santa in the crowd…
Look, up in the sky!
I hope you all felt a little of that old Christmas magic this season, and thank you Chris Willis for doing what you do and keeping that magic alive. It’s so very appreciated.
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