Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Asclepias fascicularis, Penstemon ‘Margarita BOP’, Phacelia ‘Yellow Throated’) If we stay connected with nature and with our environment we become better citizens of the earth.  Hiking the hills or walking the beaches teaches me what plants thrive with one another and how the soil can help them […]

June in the Garden

June in the Garden June in Southern California sure has been a scorcher.  This weekend and into the week is predicted to have temperatures inland over 100 degrees.  Sheesh, it isn’t even Summer if you consult the calendar!  With the heat in mind I want remind you to wear sun protection and keep hydrated, and […]

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Cirsium occidentale, malacothrix saxatilis, Lupinus) Learn about our lovely natives!  The lupines are on their way out, with many gone to seed but these cute little ladybugs find them very attractive.  If you want to know more about using natives in your garden, give me a call […]

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Romneya coulteri, Penstemon spectabilis, Ocotillo) Beautiful, colorful California native plants make a bold statement for your garden.  You can save water, attract birds and pollinators into your garden with these beauties.  Do your part to help save the planet!  Call me at 661-917-3521 and I’ll help you […]

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Cactus Flower, Mandevillea Bella Series – Red, Bougainvillea ‘Bengal Tiger’) Beautiful plants from Village Nursery in Huntington Beach!  I love to shop for the best plants for you! If you want to create a beautiful, inspired garden think about giving me a call at 661-917-3521 or visit […]

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Calistemon viminalis, Pink Roses, Oscularia deltoides) Using the beauty all around us, you can create a beautiful garden tailored to you and your family.  If you want to learn more about my beautiful designs, including water wise designs stop by the CLWA Open House in Central Park […]

May in the Garden – Southern California Style

It’s May and time to get into the garden!  This is a great month all around the country, and of course Southern California has some very special tasks all its own. Our Southern California Garden is really starting to sing.  Everywhere I look there is another garden with unique and beautiful blooms, textures and colors.  […]

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California garden. (Metrosideros collina, Mahonia bloom, Chaenomeles – Flowering Quince) Adding texture to your garden with a variety of leaf shapes, unusual flowers, and layered plants is a great way to add interest and depth to your garden.  Learn how to mix and pair plants from a pro!  Give […]