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.
Hanging 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 […]
Baker 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 […]
I have always treasured Japanese Maples. Long ago I decided that Acer Palmatum were precious and began to covet them, and since then, my feelings have only grown stronger. I live in the redwood forest, where the trees are all evergreens. One reason I’m so attracted to the Japanese Maples is because they are one […]
Billbergia nutans is the most unusual bromeliad I have ever seen. Named Queen’s Tears, this hearty plant is called one of the most commonly grown bromeliads by Wikipedia, but I think she is a rare beauty. I picked up my first Queen’s Tears from a Brazilian at the Sebastopol flea market 8 years ago, and […]
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. They give us colors, textures, and flowers, all of which can be combined in endless ways. Provide them with a container and some […]
Clematis is just about my favorite plant. It is a flowering vine, with literally endless variations. It’s a vigorous grower, and can be easily trained to climb trees, trellises, or along a railing. The different types indicate their flowering tendencies and their pruning needs- for instance, some clematis are deciduous, and loose their leaves in […]
