We are so lucky to have gardening chores to do all year round, it may seem like a crazy time to be out working in the garden but think of it as an opportunity to work off that Thanksgiving Turkey and make room for your December Holiday latkes, roast beef, goose, and of course all […]
Wordless Wednesday – It’s December!
Agave – a succulent swirl Kangaroo Paw – Anigozanthus Detail of a Succulent “Wall”
December 2010 Gardening Events & More…
December is upon us… just a few more days in this month and it’s here! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with plenty of yummy food, love and laughter. Here are some fun things that you can do during this very busy month of December. As always, I want to remind you to […]
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
It’s been very chilly the past few days in Santa Clarita and beyond, time to throw a few logs on the fire, bundle up in warm sweaters and make a nice cup of tea. But what about your outdoor plants? It’s very early for this, but… here is the link to my post from January […]
Wordless Wednesday – Santa Monica Style
Tropical combo Bird of Paradise & Bougainvillea The Hibiscus is still blooming Banks roses blooming out of season Looking inside a Bougainvillea bract Kim’s Dream… If you like order this is the design for you! And if you need some order in your life, you should speak to Kim Rocke of New Leaf – The […]
How To Care For Geraniums and Pelargoniums
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium) line this stairway I am very lucky to buy many of my perennials from Greenwood Day Lily Gardens in Somis, CA. and to have access to the knowledge of John Schoustra the owner of Greenwood. John is an authority not only on Day Lily and Iris plants but Geraniums and Pelargoniums as […]
Wordless Wednesday – California Natives
Monkeyflower, Aloe, & Lantana Matilija Poppy Alan Chickering Sage Buckwheat For more about my designs: thegrassisalwaysgreener
Santa Clarita Community Garden Plots Available
. ITT installs irrigation at the first garden site on Make A Difference Day I am very happy to be a part of the Santa Clarita Community Gardens Committee, I have been able to participate in the design of the garden and have been very lucky to have had input in many aspects of the […]
Wordless Wednesday – Happy Birthday Aidan & Loren!
I know this is supposed to be wordless but… yesterday was my son, Aidan Molinare’s birthday and today is my husband, Loren Molinare’s birthday so… Thank you for a great year boys, I hope that this one is the best for you yet! Queen’s Wreath Vine Coral Bush Iris blooming for the third or fourth […]
What To Do In Your Southern California Garden in November
It’s time to fall back! Daylight savings time is coming to an end, so that means the days are growing shorter – so you have to make the most of your gardening time. Here is your November list of chores. November is the time to trim evergreen shrubs; you can also remove & replace overgrown […]
