Fellow garden enthusiasts, we have such a treat for you! We’re so excited to welcome the enchanting Waltzing Matilija Nursery, a treasure trove of botanical wonders nestled in Southern California which specializes in Australian and South African Plants. This nursery...
Gardens: Articles from The Editorial Side
We happen upon gardening inspiration all the time–an exciting new plant combo spotted on an apartment balcony here, a master gardener’s open garden tour there. We love to share the latest sights that have us seeing new plants and old plants in new ways.
Garden design help just in time with Design Your Eden!
Has your garden planning reached a fever pitch like mine has? I’m manic over here. This morning I woke up too early because I was thinking about the 6 Shooter Sweet Corn I’m going to grow this Summer and what should the 3 Sisters in my corn-planting-triad be?...
Winter Greenery
Winter doesn't have to be a barren time. With some planning you can create an appearance of lushness in the garden with an abundance of winter greenery to enjoy outdoors and indoors. Well-behaved Ivy and relatives People get a bit nervous about planting...
Photo Shoot: A Fall Field Trip to Cistus Plant Nursery
As always there was much to inspire at a recent and wet visit to Cistus. Entering this world-famous Oregon nursery that I am so lucky to have regular access to really does give me the overwhelming feeling of being a kid in a candy store. It's hard to know where to...
Big planting project? Plants with large quantities available
Fall is time to dream big and a great time for planting. We have so many good plant choices for landscape projects you can purchase in abundance. Have them delivered right to your doorstep ready for planting day. Read on for highlights of our favorite plants currently...
poking around the winter garden
Am I alone in finding little inspiration in the winter beds? Or so I imagine, until I put on my galoshes and go out for a stroll. Oh sure, squishy mud O'plenty. But seems there are some wonders to behold if I don't sit inside and sulk. The Covid doesn't help--though...
Wintertime Greetings
Plenty of garden goodness out there still, at least around the Pacific Northwest. Here are a few shots from my Concordia Neighborhood walkabouts. There are a couple Yucca rostratas in my garden, but these are is in a neighbors' front yard. Form, texture, hardiness: it...
Fast forward through fall: it’s getting cold out there.
Every year toward end of summer--when it's hot and uninspiring in the garden--I think, but fall is coming. I imagine being outside enjoying the lovely light, getting to those projects I put off for cooler weather, maybe sitting in the lounge chairs that've gone unused...
Editing Season in the Garden
It's that time of year when imprudent planting decision make themselves known. Labor Day already, can you believe it? At any rate, I'm editing heck out of the garden. Noting where plants have flopped, too little sun. Or plants are fried, too much sun. Also looking at...
Plants on the Rise
Hello out there. Hope you're all doing well and enjoying your gardens. I've been busy dragging my heels on gardening posts, because, well, you know. Covid-19 has everything all out of whack. In good news department, mail order biz for plants has been hopping. If...