Fuschia A beautiful vision of trees as far as the eye can see Cannas at San Rafael Mission, San Rafael, Ca. My friend Sheri and her husband Louie went on a great vacation. They just got in the car and drove. No reservations, no destination – I want to be Sheri when I grow up! […]
September 2010 Gardening Events Southern California & more
Farmer’s Markets in Santa Clarita: Sundays in the College of The Canyons Parking Lot from 8:30am – noonDon’t forget to visit my friend Sarah from Worldwide Exotics – she’ll be back in September, so put her on your list and utilize her expertise! Thursdays in Old Town Newhall from 3-7pm. 9/6/10 Annual CROP Walk sponsored […]
Wordless Wednesday – Happy Birthday Mom!
Beautiful combo for a beautiful lady… Agave, Penstemon, Lantana & Salvia leucantha These Sunflowers are not as tall as dad! (for Candice too) The beautiful bark of Arbutus x Marina Happy Birthday Evie! For more about my designs: thegrassisalwaysgreener
Free Weather Based Irrigation Timer for Santa Clarita Homeowners
Have you ever awoken after a long night or rain to realize that your sprinklers are on? Have you ever come home from a long trip in the dead of summer to find some of your plants getting close to their “permanent wilting point”? Have you ever noticed patches of dry grass where just days […]
Wordless Wednesday – Beautiful Veggies & A Splash of Color for Sukey’s Birthday week
Artichokes – are yours ready yet? Gladiolas – in the garden & bunches Squash Blossoms as beautiful as they are delish! Happy (almost) Birthday Sukey! xoxo For more about my designs: thegrassisalwaysgreener
Organic Fertilizer Vs. Dog
Organic gardening… it’s a great to be able to grow your own fruits, vegetables and beautiful plants in a manner that is safe for the planet and it’s occupants but it isn’t always easy. I have been converting my fertilizer methods over to organic bit by bit, as much as possible but I have recently […]
Wordless Wednesday – Photos from Turkey
Istanbul in April – Pink Tulips Fountain surrounded by beautiful yellow tulips in Istanbul Purple tulips in Istanbul, Turkey Many thanks to Christie Gelsomino of Scrapbook Designer for posting these beautiful photographs on my Facebook Page. Please visit & “Like” the page. If you post photos & allow me to – I will showcase them […]
What To Do In Your Southern California Garden In August
August is upon us, and though it is hot, hot, hot in SCV and the rest of Southern California there are a few chores that you should be doing in your garden. If you are like me though, I only garden early in the morning (when I wake up in time) or in the cool […]
Wordless Wednesday – Tomatoes
Beautiful Heirloom Tomatoes A Tomato String of Pearls Yellow Sausage Tomato All of these tomatoes can be yours! Try some in your garden or if you live in SCV order some food from Dawn Walker of Dawn’s Dinners and these could be in your next meal! For more about my designs: thegrassisalwaysgreener
August 2010 Gardening Events & More…
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 […]
