December Chickadee Gardens is a garden blog about drought tolerant and native plants. We have 2 acres and grow food. Oregon and West Coast gardening focused

The December garden is in full swing. There is still a lot to see out there. New post up at chickadeegardens.com

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Really lichen this fuzzy old tree.

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I love thistles. This is Globe thistle in my garden. They feel so Tudor-esque, which to me is quite romantic.

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A dragonfly taking a break on my lilies.

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A quintessential PNW garden landscape. Very green, with lots of old growth trees and shrubs. The gazebo has been newly rebuilt in the back garden of the McLean House.

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The Gooseberries are ripening. And they are yummy!

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My newest acquisition, a Sally Holmes rose, is blooming for the first time. Isn't she adorable?

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Lace cap hydrangea from my garden today. So lovely.

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This is what a seed pod on a peony looks like. So exciting to get seeds to plant. And I will! 🌿🌸

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The sea holly is turning neon blue! Love when it vibrates in that crazy color.

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I love thistles. This is a Globe Thistle and it pretty big. I'm charmed by their architecture and how dramatic they are. The Tudors loved thistles, too. 😅🌿

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My rose campion is blooming all over the garden. This one is in front of a cedar, and numerous ferns, with a lavender in front. All planted by me and happily cohabiting. 🌿🌸

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Shirley Temple peony with Sweet William to the left and Snapdragons above. Such a darling little mix.

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This is an Adriatic Trailing Bellflower. The tiny purple flowers are so cute!

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Here's a little movie my iPhone made for me of my garden flowers. I chose the French music. Isn't this fun?

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A perfect peony in my garden today. So lovely and delicate.

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Strawberry season is starting! Yummy. 🍓🌿

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My Portuguese laurel is in bloom. It's about 75 feet tall. Lovely.

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Snapdragons this afternoon after the rain. So sweet. 🌿🌸

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Hydrangea season is starting. So exciting!

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Also this morning a few albino Columbine appeared amongst the purple ones. They look like flower angels. Surely they are.

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My sage is blooming for the first time in 2 years. How lovely. The flowers look like tiny orchids. 🌿💜

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Snapdragons are starting! So cute. 🌿🌸

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Early morning in the cottage garden. Chives, daisies, and Columbine are in bloom. So sweet. 💜🌿

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Happy World Bee Day! Enjoy this cute, fuzzy friend buzzing around my garden.

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Ladybugs hard at work devouring aphids. They're like donuts to ladybugs. YUM. 🐞

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The dark pink rhododendrons are starting to bloom. This one in dappled sunlight. Lovely.

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Today's garden book haul from the library. I'm determined to learn everything I can about how to make my garden better & better. 🌱
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