Looking for some different veggies to grow? Try these new seed varieties! I received a very fun surprise from the Burpee seed company last November: an Advent Calendar full of seeds! For a passionate gardener, there’s no better gift than new varieties of seed. It was great fun to count down the days until Christmas […]
Create a Stunning Thanksgiving Fountain
Got a Fountain? Create a Beautiful Thanksgiving Decoration! On a recent trip to Sedona, Arizona we visited the Tlaquepaque arts and craft village which was decorated in stunning fashion for the fall. I was especially impressed with the way the fountains were enhanced with fresh cut flowers, greenery, pumpkins, and gourds. The visual impression was just […]
What Everybody Ought to Know About Saving Water in the Landscape
California is experiencing a historic drought and mandatory water restrictions went into effect across the state on June 1. While the percentage of cutbacks on potable (drinking) water vary depending on the water district, virtually all residential customers will be expected to conserve water, particularly potable water used for irrigating landscape. To help you do […]
Succulents: In a Fountain!
How to convert a ‘water guzzler’ into a ‘no water’ fountain! Here in Southern California we are faced with an unprecedented drought and resulting mandatory water conservation quotas. As I pondered how to conserve water in my own home and landscape, my backyard urn fountain caught my attention. Once summer arrives it turns into quite […]
Botanical Gardens: San Francisco
Great time of year to visit botanical gardens! Tis the season to visit botanical gardens! Many will be at their peak of spring beauty from April to May. I had the pleasure of visiting Golden Gate Park in San Francisco today where the San Francisco Botanical Garden is located. It consists of 55 acres of […]
Seed Starting Simplified
Five Simple Steps to Starting Seeds Indoors Starting plants from seed is easy if you follow these simple steps. Seeds give you a much larger selection of flower and veggie varieties, save money, and, most of all, it’s fun! And if you have kids, they’ll love it and get a little science lesson too! Supplies […]
Strawberry Pot Herb Garden
An Herb Garden in a Single Pot I love to cook with fresh herbs, but I hate the expense and waste of buying those little packages of herbs and only using a sprig or two. For about the same cost as a package of herbs at the supermarket, you can buy a 3″ or 4″ […]
Solving the Mystery of Growing Onions
Grow Onions All Year, Even in Pots! Onions are one of my favorite vegetables to grow all year round because I use them so much in cooking. Green onions or onions that are harvested at maturity (when they have formed those nice round bulbs) add great flavor to almost any salad, side or main […]