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 […]
Wordless Wednesday – Woodstock, N.Y.
all photos by Sukey Pett Clematis Peony All photos courtesy of Sukey Pett – Post Photos to my Facebook Fan Page – Please visit & “Like” the page. If you post photos & allow me to – I will showcase them here. For More Information on my designs: Thegrassisalwaysgreener
July 2010 Gardening Events & More
There is always a lot to do in the Los Angeles area during the summertime. This July there is no shortage of fun garden and family events to attend both in LA and in Santa Clarita. Don’t forget that there are Farmer’s Markets in Santa Clarita! This is a great way to get fresh fruits […]
