One of the shining stars of my front garden is my gaura – it is big, beautiful, and can be a real show stopper. The most important thing I’ve learned about planting these beauties, is to give them lots of room! They do get as big as they say, up to 3’x3’ depending on variety […]
Wordless Wednesday – December Daze
What To Do In Your Southern California Garden In December
We are heading full throttle into the holiday season, and lucky Southern Californians still have gardening chores to do! Don’t complain, instead of shoveling snow, you are shoveling sunshine (and raking leaves). Here is your monthly garden chore list for December, tack it to your fridge and plow through it or… have a cup of […]
Wordless Wednesday – Blazing Leaves
Maple leaves Sage against autumn leaves Colorful leaves For more about my designs, please take a look at my website
What’s Happening in souther California – Garden Edition December 2011
As always, I want to remind you to shop local, and get the freshest produce around by heading out to the local Farmer’s Markets in Santa Clarita: Sundays 8:00am – noonCollege of The Canyons Parking LotDon’t forget to visit my friend Sarah from Worldwide Exotics There is also another great Farmer’s Market:Thursdays in Old Town […]
Wordless Wednesday – Chrysanthemums at Descanso Gardens
Purple Intermediate Incurve Chrysanthemum Yellow Spider Chrysanthemum Fancy (don’t know what kind of) Chrysanthemum For more about my designs take a look at my website
Gifts that keep on keepin’ on!
If you are reading my blog you just might be a plant lover! If that is the case, why not give some beautiful plants to those lucky enough to be on your list? Creating a beautiful container design for your friends ensure that you are on their minds all year. Here are a few tips […]
Wordless Wednesday – November’s Beauty
Cassia in bloom Hachiya Persimmon Tumble Weed! Wind alert For more about my designs please visit my website.
My Favorite Books
I have been taking both my portfolio and a couple of favorite books with me lately on first time client meetings and they have been met with great excitement! I have had more than one person ask me to send them links to one or the other of the books I carry or have been […]
Wordless Wednesday – Happy Birthday Aidan & Loren!
Toyon Berries Santa Barbara Daisy Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ For more about my designs visit my website
