If you love clematis, edibles, succulents and everything in between then Cottage Gardens of Petaluma is nursery you MUST visit! Many already know this nursery as one of the best sources around for unusual varieties of clematis. But Bruce Shanks, the owner, has clearly been bitten by Succulent Fever. Everywhere I look there’s unbelievable specimens […]
Due to the unusual amount of heavy rainfall this year, we have an abundance of weeds here in Northern California – here’s some of the most beautiful ones I’ve seen! Really? They’re weeds?
While in San Francisco recently, I stumbled upon this community garden sandwiched in between a really busy road and an apartment building. It’s a community garden built and maintained by a homeless shelter and surrounding neighbors (which is cool enough!) but I loved all the repurposed living wall elements along the chain-link fence. The colorful […]
Compliments of Ami Saunders, with Saunders Designs….
Last week, we had a HUGE Cyberparty in celebration of the release of our book Garden Up!, where we got the chance to meet so many new people! Thank you ALL for stopping by, leaving your comments (most of which were unbelievable thoughtful and encouraging) and for throwing your hat in the ring! Today I’d […]
Ta Da! Today is the official launch of our book Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces. To celebrate, Susan and I are hosting a cyber book party, complete with door prizes and party favors – and you’re all invited! Of course, two blogs isn’t much of a party, and if you’ve […]
I don’t know what it is about moss, but I just love it. Particularly the moss that’s growing on and around my mother’s fountain. If you look closely there’s even moss growing out of the little girl’s basket – so beautiful!
The name of the garden is ‘Paradise (to be) Regained..borrowing Thoreau‘ and is described as “…a generation who’s looking for paradise in a shrinking world…this garden uses the power to reclaim and re-characterize what is left behind.” Since I have a 15-year old daughter, I instantly tried to look at this garden through a teenager’s […]
Last week I attended Seattle’s fantastic Northwest Flower and Garden Show, and was thrilled to see so many different interpretations of living walls. Here’s a sneak peek – ranging from walls planted with tropicals (by far the most common), succulents, or even moss. My favorite are those using one-of-a-kind structures, using uncommon plants. Like this […]
I’ve always, always, always loved hearts. And as I look around my garden, I can’t help but notice that I definitely have a lot of hearts and cherubs tucked in here and there. So, from my heart to yours….Happy Valentine’s Day!
Drumroll please! I’m thrilled to announce that Susan Morrison and I have launched our new website, featuring our book Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces!!!! Check out our site if you want to: Take a peek inside the book (we love this feature!) ….. See where we’ll be speaking next (adding […]
. . What do you do when a friend tells you to ‘take all the cuttings you want’? . . . . . . . . And your uncle gives you a beautiful old clam shell he’s had for years? . . . . . . . You drill a few holes in the shell […]
