Monarch Mayhem: joy and heartbreak in the garden
Remember last year when I wrote about my daughter’s newly found passion for monarch butterflies? Well, I recently received this text from her: “Guess who’s
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Harmony in the Garden Blog
The birds in my garden (plus a HUGE plant giveaway from Sunset!)
I simply adore the birds that visit my garden. Here one moment and gone the next, their fleeting presence and sweet, sweet songs never
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Going, going, gone in the Fall garden
When the garden begins to shut down and take on its melancholy tones this time of year, I often think of my grandmother. I don’t
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The Getty Museum’s Central Garden
Two days ago I flew to LA for the day to visit my daughter, and on a whim decided to visit the Getty Museum’s Central
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My Top 10 Favorite Black Plants
One of my all-time favorite colors to use in the garden is black. While it can be tricky to find plants that have true black
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The Bold Dry Garden – a review and giveaway
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to attend a party celebrating Timber Press’s new release, The Bold Dry Garden, written by Johanna Silver
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The mystery of the monarch
Throughout my daughter’s life, I’ve tried just about everything I could think of to pique her interest in gardening. And while she’s always appreciated playing
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The New York Botanical Native Garden
I was so happy to finally have the chance to visit the New York Botanical Garden, during their 125th anniversary no less! I blocked out
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Garden therapy in the midst of trauma – a story and a giveaway
I’ve been home from my trip to New York for ten days now and have been excited to share with you some of the gardens
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Wave Hill
I’m bursting with excitement, as my daughter and I are returning to NYC tomorrow for a week of fun and garden-touring. For those of you
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My mother and my garden
Boy, did I hit the jackpot when I was born. I’ve always felt that way, even in the midst of my rebellious, bratty teenage years.
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Designing a garden for Sunset magazine. No pressure!
A few weeks ago, Johanna Silver (Sunset Magazine’s Garden Editor) reached out and asked if I would be interested in designing a garden for a
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