September 22, 2018 Stained-glass Windows in the Garden My handy husband built a lovely arbor last year between our garden and our new “mini orchard”. It gives a kind of divide between…
April 20, 2018 “Perennial” Does Not Mean Forever I had always thought the word “perennial” meant forever. I assumed that the general meaning of perennial “perpetual; everlasting; continuing; lasting indefinitely” also applied to…
May 28, 2017 The Making of a Mini-Orchard We are planting a “mini-orchard” in the vacant lot beside our home in Cambria California. We will plant 4-5 apple trees of the “low-chill” variety.
May 29, 2013 A New Book for Quick and Easy Gardening I can’t resist new gardening books. The title of this one is Sunset Western Garden Book “The 20-Minute Gardener”. I received this paperback when…
May 3, 2013 A Wedding in the Garden My youngest son, Milo, was married in our garden last week to the lovely Lea. She stole his heart a couple of years ago…
August 6, 2012 Berries ‘N’ Cream Climbing Rose Good Enough to Eat Enjoying the early morning mist of early August, I think of how much pleasure my Berries ‘N’ Cream rose climber gives us. I see…
June 20, 2012 Constructing a Garden Room We’re building a “garden room” or conservatory in our garden. It will be a place for plants, dogs, a place to hang jackets, take off boots, and “sit a spell”. Plants and trees in the garden have had to be removed to make way for construction.
January 30, 2012 Choosing Plants for a Seaside Location Gardening along the coast presents special challenges. Choosing the right plants is the key to success. There are common plants that can take salt spray, intense sun, and wind. With a little planning your seaside garden can frame views and add seasonal color.
May 26, 2011 A Visit to Duke Gardens-Across the U.S. I’ve spent a few hours a day in the garden this week. Partly because it was neglected due to our trip across the U.S….
March 31, 2011 Hearst Castle Greenhouse Restoration What a lucky bunch of gardeners we are! Fifteen of the San Luis Obispo Master Gardeners were taken by van to “Camp Hill”, hilltop…
June 1, 2010 Arborvitae in Pots It took us a month to find pots to fill two corners of our deck. Since the Monterey Pines came down between us and…
October 16, 2009 Include Microclimates in Your Garden Plan This time of year is an excellent time of year to plan for new additions to your garden. You may live in an area…
September 29, 2009 A Chicken Coop that Enhances the Garden My husband built a chicken coop for our six young chickens that adds to my garden rather than detracts. To save money, we…
September 27, 2009 Garden Accessories-Decor or Junk? The accessories we put on our bodies, in our homes, and in our gardens are meant to enhance and enliven the objects they adorn….
