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 ongoing drought? Maybe it’s because of kids who have grown up and flown the coop? Either way, removing a pool and replacing it with a garden is a hot topic […]
Without a doubt, fall is my favorite season of the year. And making succulent pumpkins is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Once I spot the first signs of pumpkins and squash adorning grocery stores (which happened this week, btw!) I’m like a kid in a candy shop. And […]
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 front of me is a whole different experience. Recently, my mother and I visited my mom’s cousin, Carol, to see the incredible garden she helped create for her adult daughter, […]
Remember last year when I wrote about my daughter’s newly found passion for monarch butterflies? Well, I recently received this text from her: “Guess who’s back!’ Emily was thrilled to find two more emerald chrysalises hanging from her front door – a repeat performance of last spring! (can you spot them? It’s the teeny tiny bright […]
Throughout my daughter’s life, I’ve tried just about everything I could think of to pique her interest in gardening. And while she’s always appreciated playing in a beautiful garden, I realized early on that getting her excited about working in a garden just wasn’t going to happen. But, I figured if I can get her […]
I’ve been home from my trip to New York for ten days now and have been excited to share with you some of the gardens I visited but life seems to have gotten in the way – for now, at least. On the last day of my trip, I received a phone call from Dan, […]
In just a few days I’ll be saying goodbye to my daughter as she leaves for college, embarking on a new adventure in her life. And while I’m proud, thrilled, and excited for her, I can’t help but quietly mourn each passing minute that I have left before the quiet and emptiness takes her […]
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking at The Oregon Garden, located in the stunning Willamette Valley town of Silverton. I am so fortunate that I had booked an extra day for this trip as I was completely unaware of the sheer magnitude of this impressive garden. More than just a beautiful […]
Today is the last day of summer for my daughter and one that’s always a little sad for me. While part of me relishes the fact that she’ll be going back to school leaving me plenty of time to write and design, part of me will really miss her company. The older Emily gets, the […]
Compliments of Ami Saunders, with Saunders Designs….
It’s time for our annual trip to Palo Alto’s Art Center to buy a glass pumpkin (or three). Picking out which glass pumpkin to buy is like picking out pansies – I can never decide because each one is prettier than the last! Will we go for the traditional colors of oranges and […]
Engaging older kids in the garden is definitely not as easy as it was when they were young. It takes a little more craftiness than having their own ‘big kid shovel’ to lure some of these kids back into the garden, so I’m always willing to try something new. One foolproof method is […]
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