Creating a beautiful sanctuary outdoors is easy when you find and use garden inspiration. Taking trips and going to new locations is a fun and easy way to pick up some garden inspiration. Here are some photographs from a wonderful little garden (and more) store in British Columbia where I saw not only some amazing […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden Begonias, begonias, begonias. I know we can’t grow these well right now, way too little water. I can’t help but loving plants from the Pacific Northwest, and can use their colors and textures (if not them) for inspiration in a garden sanctuary. If you would like to […]
Landscape Design: Who Needs Flowers?
Landscape Design is a beautiful balance between form and function, between light and dark, between texture and shape. There are many people that feel as if flowers are the meat of a garden but I disagree. A beautiful design has much much more to it. A garden needs to take structure, shape and flow into […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Sorry guys these are from British Columbia, a girl can dream!) I get inspiration from everywhere, if you would like to share some of my inspiration with your garden to create a beautiful sanctuary give me a call at 661-917-3521. You can also visit my website and […]
Garden Relaxation
Welcome to Saturday, a perfect day for garden relaxation. I plan to take today’s garden relaxation to the max! I’m posting these photos from a beautiful island in British Columbia. These photos are from December 2013, so a little less mossy at this time of year. I am enjoying my garden relaxation on Gabriola now, […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Clematis – a rare treat in SCV, and Day Lily) If you are interested in creating a beautiful garden, but need a little help – think about calling me! 661-917-3521 or visit my website and contact me there.
August Gardening Chores
It is time for your list of August Gardening Chores. It has been super hot lately, so I’m going to remind you to garden in the morning and evening if you can and to stay hydrated. One of the most important things that you can do this month in Southern California – something that should […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Sunflower, Verbena, & Echinacea) If you would like to create a beautiful garden tailored to your home and family, think about giving me a call at 661-917-3521. You will enjoy creating just the garden for you, with guidance and collaboration, having fun is part of the process. […]
Agastache Care
It is one of my favorite times of year – the Agastache are blooming. What better time than the present to remind you about Agastache Care? Agastache or Hummingbird Weed is an amazing perennial that attracts Hummingbirds and smells amazing. It is one of the components of Zartar a wonderful Middle Eastern Spice. It is […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Centauria gymnocarpa, Anigozanthus, & Verbena lilaciana ‘de la Mina’) If you would like to be able to keep up close and personal with some of these gorgeous, water wise, colorful plants; give me a call at 661-917-3521 or visit my website and contact me there.