Harmony in the Garden
with Rebecca Sweet
Recent blog posts

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

Chihuly Garden and Glass in Winter
Today I’m excited to share with you the beauty of the Chihuly Garden and Glass in winter. It’s been a whopper of a winter, and while I’m