An Elderflower Cordial from my Elderberry Tree
Today I’m sharing a delicious elderflower cordial recipe, compliments of my elderberry tree. But first, a little info about this magnificent native plant that I
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Replacing a Pool with a Garden
Over the years, more and more people have asked me for help with replacing a pool with a garden. Maybe it’s because of California’s
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Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s Garden
Welcome to Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s garden! I’m re-writing this post (originally written over 12 years ago!) to introduce newer readers to my favorite garden
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Geraniums and Pelargoniums in My Garden
Geraniums and pelargoniums may look fragile and delicate, but they’re actually some of the hardest working plants in my garden. Why? They’re ignored by browsing
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Rosemary in the Garden
A designer once told me she never plants rosemary in her garden because it s too common Huh
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Four-Season Structure with Trellises, Tuteurs, and Obelisks
Late winter is the perfect time to talk about adding four-season structure with trellises, tuteurs, and obelisks. Take a look outside, and you’re likely to
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Four Seasons of Salvias
Yes, you read that right – I have FOUR seasons of salvias in my garden. Now keep in mind, I live in a temperate zone-9
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Lavenders for all four seasons
Lavenders for all four season? Yes (though maybe not for super cold climates – but read on…) Lavenders are one of my favorite low-water, low-maintenance
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Taking ‘gardening is therapy’ to a whole new level
At one time or another, most of us have said ‘gardening is therapy,’ right? But seeing an actual therapeutic garden work its magic right in
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The Heather Garden & The Cloisters
After spending two months in Manhattan, it would be an understatement to say I was in dire need of a bit of nature. So one
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Mixing edibles with ornamentals
No longer relegated to the back of the garden, hidden away from sight, edibles are finally getting the respect they deserve. Whether mingling with showy
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P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm
A few years ago, I spent a glorious weekend at P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm in Little Rock, Arkansas. Most of you know P.
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