Gardening is a rewarding craft that bridges the gap between art and earth. Plants grow and thrive, and all they need to do it is a bit of water, sun and love. Provide your container gardens with some lush soil, and they, in turn, will provide an enriched environment and years of beauty.
Continue ReadingOn the last day of Bloom month, I want to share my favorite gardening blog. The Cheap Vegetable Gardener is thrifty and innovative, and all about automation. His projects include computerized grow boxes, and this neat LED project. And for the CVG, its all about the bottom line. He makes like with this screen door […]
Continue ReadingThere is literally a rainbow of colors in bloom right now. I even have yellow violets! I didn’t plant these native lovelies, they just volunteered. I took a walk through my gardens today, and want you to pretend you came with me for the tour!
Continue ReadingHanging baskets are hot. I’ve seen them in major cities hanging from street signs, they decorate the outdoor patios at swanky restaurants, and have even become a major trend in wedding decor. I think it’s because they are such a clever use of space. They bring beautiful lush plants right into the sky. It’s easy […]
Continue ReadingBaker Creek Heirloom Seeds has long been a resource for heirloom and rare seeds. They have a very comprehensive online shop, but in 2009 they decided to open a storefront in the building of an old bank in downtown Petaluma. It is one of the most beautiful and inspiring shops I have ever visited. Filled […]
Continue ReadingSigh.How sweet is that tiny heart? The little dainty petal came from a true geranium (not to be confused with pelargonium, a much larger popular flower). In my yard, these itsy bitsy flowers grow freely in with the grass, clover and forget-me-nots. Because they “go to seed” with great success, many gardeners consider them a […]
Continue ReadingThe third installment in my container garden series is a colorful combination using every color in the rainbow. The first container was a dramatic and stylish pairing of dark purple and golden yellows. The second was a modern mix of de-saturated warm and cool colors, and the focus was on pairing textures. This container is […]
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