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.
I was in the neighborhood, sorta, so it's not really my fault. And look at these sweet plants. It would have been criminal to leave them behind. And it's not like I bought everything. I left a few things for other gardeners. For instance, I did not buy this Fatsia. I...
This is nuts. It's been a year of extremes--all over the world, and all in the wrong places. It's rough on a gardener's constitution. Don't you think? I broke down and bought a new sprinkler a few days ago. In my rich fantasy life, I'd imagined a single sprinkler head...
And a belated Happy Canada Day to our good northward neighbors as well. Wishing everyone wonderful celebrations with friends and family--and plants to make you swoon. Cheers
I count Aralia californica aka Elk Clover in the cheap thrills department. This baby was planted two years ago and it grew to four feet its first season. It's winter deciduous, lending to its fresh, airy look come spring and into summer. Mine is sandwiched between our...
I've gone through a bit of rough patch on the garden enthusiasm front. I'm wondering if all gardeners go through this. I think it a distinct possibility, but I'd like to know from you bonafide dirt diggers. Some of you seem to keep on chugging, no matter what. Is that...
Why yes, there is more. Tons more. And we didn't even make through all the gardens. It reminds of when my Art History teacher recounted living in Paris. It got to a point, he said, where he'd think, Ho Hum, another wondrous cathedral, and then waltz past with a...
You want to know something funny? Or at least I think it's funny. I'm just as overwhelmed looking at my photos as I was when visiting Huntington Gardens. Is that normal? Have a look see--and tell me what you think. Another lush landscapy vista. A little spiky this. A...
I don't know how one tells a story about Huntington Gardens. I'm overwhelmed every time I try to sort photos into some logical order. I could make a career of studying the plants here--and which are likely to grow together naturally. Visiting this garden raised so...
The sights are dizzying. I should know more about the Banksia protea? up top, but generally only see them in florist shops. I practically missed the big ole pavilion. Was too busy looking down. These photos are by Bill Wagenblatt. Interesting to see what a race car...
More weather complaining. But come on. This is crazy. Noah's Arc is floating out front. And the irony front, my shade planter bed doesn't get a lick of water tucked there under the eave. I'm standing outside like a crazy person watering in the rain. Ridiculous. I'll...