Non-Stop Gardening Tips & Inspiration
There’s nothing better then asking my dog Roz – the cute 18 year old terrier pictured here to lead the way!
With her in charge, we were able to discover some ‘new to us’ conifers on a recent trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Two that I’m going to focus on are:
~ Lodegpole pine (Pinus contorta var. murrayana)
~ California red fir (Abies magnifica) [Read more]
Judy and I are just back from a short trip to Vancouver, and wanted to share this cool idea/tip we learned about how you can grow tomatoes next year on the cheap.
I’m going to show you several photos, to give you an idea about the space these home farmers dedicate to their annual tomato growing. [Read more]
There are times when you need to look for alternative planting options because living plants aren’t the best choice.
But artificial plants? What the heck could possibly make you think of using fake plants as a substitute for nature’s own?
In this post we’re going to take a look at the practical side of using artificial plants.
If you’re not familiar, there are now many types of artificial plants you can buy – all the way from succulents, topiaries, to believe it or not, trees! [Read more]
C is for Cordylines. For the border or for containers, these architecturally bold plants are worth knowing – particularly if you live in Zones 9 – 11. One of the nice things about this genus is that the taller growing ones; Cordyline australis and its’many cultivars, make excellent palm-like trees, taking up little space in the small garden but giving you that exotic, tropical feel. Cordylines are evergreen shrubs and perennials in the Asparagus family and related to Yuccas and Agaves. One common name for Cordyline is Cabbage Palm and as you read this post you’ll come to see why. [Read more]
One of the best ways to get privacy from your neighbors, or to screen unwanted views is to plant a hedge. But which shrubs make the best screens? If you have a small garden, I’d like to steer you in a direction that cuts down your overwhelm:
Oh no, hundreds of plant to choose from!
No, not really. Especially when you’re looking for the best choice for a small space. [Read more]
Don't miss the 2018 SPRING WILDFLOWERS, they're out now and a ton of fun to spot! The other day I photographed some bright, cheery ones while on few mile SPRING HIKE in Tennessee Valley's Marin Headlands. (Bay Area, CA) Wow, with over 12-different … [Read more]
Taking a walk along the Hudson River in lower Manhattan on a beautiful New York summer day can't be beat! The expansive beauty with miles of path system is an extraordinary and delightful buffer from the city's urban concrete jungle. It's amazing … [Read more]
One of the best plants for summer flowers is the Hydrangea. This plant has about 23 species of shrubs, climbers and small trees, and is largely native to East Asia and both North and South America. In this post I'm going to be talking specifically … [Read more]
If you're reading this today it's January 1, 2018: Happy New Year, and I hope for you, a lovely start to 365 days of gardening opportunities. I'm thinking with a full year ahead of us, sky is the limit as to what can be done in your garden, it's just … [Read more]