The Oregon Garden
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
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Harmony in the Garden Blog
Gift ideas for your mama
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I’ve been giving a lot of thought about what to give my own mother. My mom is an incredible gardener
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Knock-out Kniphofias
Knock-out kniphofias (aka: Red Hot Pokers) are a surefire way to add exciting vertical interest to any garden. Beginning in mid-spring, slender, snake-like stalks rise
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The Art of Plants at the Spring Trials
Last week I spent a few days with Jeanette Sinclair (of Woodside Images) in Southern California’s charming little town of Santa Paula, visiting Ball Horticulture’s
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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
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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.
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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
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Happy Birthday to Fiskars – 45 never looked so good!
As a proud member of the Fiskars garden blogging team, I’m thrilled to be joining the 45th anniversary celebration of the Orange Handled Scissors! So
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Lecia Davis’s Laguna Beach Garden
Have you ever toured a garden, when the moment you stepped through the front gate you were instantly transported to another time and place? That
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The Heirloom Life Gardener – Book Review
A few weeks ago the folks at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company asked if I’d like to review a copy of their new book The
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Really? Anyone can be an artist?
Last month I visited the beautiful garden of Debra Lee Baldwin, and while inside her home I couldn’t help sneaking a photo of her charming
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