Replacing a Pool with a Garden
Over the years, more and more people have asked me for help with replacing a pool with a garden. Maybe it’s because of California’s
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Freaky, Creepy Plants for Halloween
I love this time of year, especially Halloween. In the past, in honor of this holiday, I’ve written about my favorite black & orange plants, and
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The Allied Box Factory in San Francisco
My friend, Baylor Chapman, is one of those people who have chlorophyll running through their veins. She’s not only the founder of Lila B. Design,
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My Top 30 Native Plants for the Garden
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens Having designed gardens throughout California for decades, I want to share with you my favorite top 30 native plants for the
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Four Seasons of Salvias
Yes, you read that right – I have FOUR seasons of salvias in my garden. Now keep in mind, I live in a temperate zone-9
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Ornamental Oxalis in the Garden
I love oxalis in my garden! Before you all think I’ve lost my mind, I’m not talking about the horribly invasive oxalis weed that threatens
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Creating a Rain Garden – another Before & After
Since we’re all house-bound, thanks to Covid, I thought you might enjoy this before-and-after transformation of my ‘Rain Garden.’ Even though many plants are still
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Planning and Planting the Roses in My Garden
Planning and planting the roses in my garden has been more therapeutic than I could ever imagine While sitting with my father in the hospital
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Decorating with Plants – book review and giveaway
I first met Baylor Chapman almost a decade ago when researching gardens for my first book, Garden Up! (remember seeing these beautiful succulent shutters, below?
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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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New Year, New Changes!
January has been a busy month for me, full of exciting changes (including a new look for my website and blog.) And, in addition to
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California Carnivores
While visiting Sonoma earlier this summer, I told my husband that I just had to see a nursery located in Sebastapol, just a few miles away.
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