Harmony in the Garden
with Rebecca Sweet
Recent blog posts

Pink Flowers for the Fall Garden
When thinking of autumn, gardeners don’t often imagine pink flowers for the fall garden. However, when combined with fall’s traditional colors of orange, yellow, and

Wake Up Your Late Summer Garden
I can relate to this woman – swap out her lush green hillside with California’s crispy brown hills, and the picture would be complete.

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

Designing a Modified Meadow
Designing a modified meadow in my new garden has been one of the most challenging yet most rewarding things I’ve ever created. Also known as

Grevilleas for a Drought-Tolerant, Deer-Resistant Garden
Grevillea ‘Long John’ Why do I love grevilleas for drought-tolerant, deer-resistant gardens? Let me count the ways: 1. They take 100-degree days in the full

Designing a Hellstrip
Designing a hellstrip is often an afterthought, something considered once the rest of the garden is complete, which is such a shame! When visually connected