This weekend (March 9 – 11), Roger’s Gardens held a Tomato Mania event. Tomato Mania is the world’s largest heirloom tomato seedling sale. They have over 150 varieties of heirloom & hybrid tomatoes. And there are many “tomato experts” to help guide you in your decision of varietals, fertilizer, soil, etc. for a successful tomato [...]
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Tomato Mania!
Posted in Easter & Spring, Garden, Great Finds, Uncategorized, tagged heirloom tomatoes, Roger's Gardens, tomato sale on March 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Weekend Gardener
Posted in Easter & Spring, Garden, tagged So Cal gardening, spring gardening on March 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
What did you do this weekend? Here in So Cal, we had 80 degree days! It was the perfect time to do some gardening. My hubby and I tackled several outdoor projects that had been on our list for a while. Project #1: Replant the driveway planter We have a sloped planter in between our [...]
Lollipop Yard Stakes
Posted in Christmas, Craft, Garden, Holidays, Home Decor, tagged Christmas craft project, Christmas outdoor decorations, craft project, Lollipop yard stakes on December 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Looking for a fun holiday craft project you can do with the kids? These lollipop yard stakes go together in an afternoon. And, the kids can do so much of the project themselves (actually all of the project, if they are pre-teen or older). Natalie and I painted the paperplates in traditional mint candy fashion [...]
So Cal Fall Colors
Posted in Fall Season, Garden, tagged fall flowers, fall outdoors, Roger's Gardens on October 10, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Breathtaking … isn’t it? These are just a few snapshots of the grounds at Roger’s Gardens. Does it inspire you to replant for the fall?
The Getty Villa
Posted in Fun Trips & Outings, Garden, Travel, tagged architecture, Getty Villa, things to see in LA on September 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re looking for a fun outing in the Santa Monica – Malibu area, the Getty Villa is a great choice! My cousin was visiting this week (from Kansas). He’s really into architecture, so we spent a few hours at the Getty property in Malibu. Admission is free; however, you do need to get online [...]
Pretty Peonies
Posted in Garden, Summer, tagged peonies on June 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Peonies are one of my favorite flowers. Oh, how I wish we could grow them in Southern California! It always amazes me that a peony bud in a bright pink … Can end up looking like this … at the last stage of full bloom. Add hydrangeas … and you have the perfect floral bouquet. [...]
Summer Gardens
Posted in Fun Trips & Outings, Garden, tagged Roger's Gardens, summer flowers, summer plantings on May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A few weeks ago, Jeff and I made a trip to Roger’s Gardens (in Newport Beach). It is a gardeners’ paradise! They have an incredible selection of plants, very helpful employees and even beautiful things for the home. It’s worth a trip if you’re in the area! Aren’t the colors breathtaking? Does it inspire you [...]
Lemons for Mother’s Day
Posted in Garden, Uncategorized, tagged lemon tree, Mother's Day on May 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last year, I received a lemon tree for Mother’s Day. I thought it was one of the best gifts ever! Jeff planted it in a big pot next to my herb pots. And exactly one year later, we have twelve large, beautiful lemons! Well … make that nine lemons. On the eve of Mother’s Day, [...]
Christmas at Molbak’s
Posted in Christmas, Fun Trips & Outings, Garden, Holidays, Home Decor, tagged Home and Garden, Molbak's, Molbak's at Christmas on November 15, 2010 | 4 Comments »
One of my favorite stores to visit while in Seattle is Molbak’s. It’s an extraordinary home and garden store — the largest of which I have ever seen. During the holiday season, Molbak’s goes all out. They convert most of the store to holiday home and garden decor. (Click on any of the pictures below [...]
