Month: March 2012

Breakfast at Sunset – another fabulous giveaway!

Last week I was invited to have breakfast at Sunset magazine’s headquarters, along with a few of my favorite fellow gardeners.  The event was to welcome the new Sunset Edible Garden Cookbook, which will be released next week, as well as to tour the grounds and the test garden. While of course I was thrilled […]

The New Sunset Western Garden Book – Book Review

The New Sunset Western Garden Book – Book Review

I have been dying to get my hands on the latest edition of the New Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Oxmoor House, 2012. List Price $34.95) Well, it’s finally here and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been given a copy to review.  And as if that weren’t enough – Sunset is letting […]

Heavenly Hellebores for the Winter Garden

Heavenly Hellebores for the Winter Garden

Hellebores are fairly easy to grow here in Northern California, requiring partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate irrigation.  But the best part?  They bloom in the dreary days of winter! They come in a staggering range of colors, from the deepest maroon to the palest ivory.  They’re typically categorized as either having upright blooms on […]