Don’t let anyone tell that there are no nature adventures in Santa Clarita. We may live in the suburbs, which make it seem like the only things around are shopping malls and restaurants but nothing can be further from the truth. Santa Clarita has many beautiful hikes both in the valley and a short distance […]
Month: January 2011
Wordless Wednesday – Winter Wonderful
Hardenbergia – Lilac Vine Onyx – a nice chunk and a tile for outdoor use Daisy Vine (Montanoa)
February 2011 Gardening Events & More…
We lived through a snow “storm” here in Santa Clarita in January and now we’re in for some warmer weather, Santa Ana winds and who knows what all else! Though we may not know what it will be like one day to the next we sure do know that it is a lot nicer weatherwise […]
Wordless Wednesday – January is Hot, Hot, Hot!
Delosperma – Ice Plant Aucuba Euryops Arbuts fruit – yes it’s edible Snowflake Cookies that my friend VeeAnn made
Bare Root Plants – A Primer
This is the time of the year that you will begin finding bare root plants in your local nursery, a bare root plant is one that is sold with the roots exposed, instead of in a container of soil. An assortment of plants are available this way such as roses, fruit trees and shrubs, berries, […]
Wordless Wednesday – January Color
Ornamental Peppers Some Winter Veggies Chrysanthemums For more about my designs: thegrassisalwaysgreener
How To Care For Nandinas (Heavenly Bamboo)
Heavenly Bamboo, (Nandina domestica), is not relate to the Bamboo we know and love of either clumping or running variety. The common name was given due to the cane like looking growth of the tall varieties and lacey foliage that it has, which bears some resemblance to bamboo. Although an evergreen nandina will lose it’s […]
Wordless Wednesday – Yes, This IS Southern California
Salad on ice – Red & Green Romaine & Arugula were quite crisp! Ripening Kumquats got a chill. Phormium (Flax) in the snow. I thought my Oro Blancos were fresh…never frozen.
What To Do In Your Southern California Garden In January
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2011. Some of you are probably not in the mood to garden this morning having spent a little too much time getting in the mood last night, however you still need your monthly list of what you can work on so here it is on this bright and shiny January […]
Happy New Year!
To all my friends and family, You have added so much to my life, I would like to thank you for a wonderful year. 2011 will just be better. Love, Julie