Hot Time, summer in the suburbs and we all need something fun to do. Here is a list of ongoing activities, upcoming events and Festivals to attend in and around the Santa Clarita and Greater Los Angeles area. Have fun! Don’t forget to shop local by attending one of the great Farmer’s Markets in our […]
Month: July 2010
Wordless Wednesday – Blooming July SCV
Blood Red Trumpet Vine It isn’t summer in SCV without Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) The Crape Myrtles are in bloom!
How to Care for Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia)
Crape Myrtles are blooming all around us, so what better time to discuss how to take care of them? Crape Myrtles can be planted pretty much most of the year here in Southern California however this time of the year is ideal for selecting your tree or shrub. Wholesale nurseries, that usually only sell to […]
Wordless Wedneday – New Jersey
Columbine – Songbird Cardinal Leopard Bane, Azalea, & Columbines – nice combo! Astrantia All photos courtesy of Clare Oliva & posted to my Facebook Fan Page – Please visit & “Like” the page. If you post photos & allow me to – I will showcase them here. For more info on my designs: thegrassisalwaysgreener
Where Do You Find Garden Inspiration?
I like to think that every time that I go out my front door, I am headed on an adventure that might broaden my horizons and add to my inspirational bank. I recently returned from a trip to the east coast, our family visited Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Weston Connecticut, and Rhinebeck, NY. Everywhere we […]
Wordless Wednesday – More East Coast Beauty
Azaleas (not Bougainvillea) for Harriette Maple leaves in the forest For more about my designs: thegrassisalwaysgreener
Artistic Values – Lenore Holland
My family seems always to have considered art a premium. Whether art took the form of drawing, playing a musical instrument, needlework or gardening both my immediate and extended family has been blessed with talent. As I have mentioned in the past both my grandmother and mother loved to garden and that rubbed off on […]
Wordless Wednesday – East Coast Hostas
Hostas gracing a bed on my mom’s side yard. Beautiful Hosta Foliage Hosta & Maple leaves
What To Do In Your Southern California Garden In July
It’s heating up in SoCal, but there are still plenty of things to do in the garden. Take care to work during the cooler hours, use sunscreen and a hat, and drink plenty of water. Here are your chores for this month! It is a great time to start tomato seedlings if you are interested […]
