Wildflowers are breathtaking in the spring when they paint the hills with orange California poppies, pink and lavender lupines, white salvias, and golden yarrow. They bloom just in time for migrating butterflies and ever-hungry hummingbirds to feast on their nectar….
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I discovered an expansive view of the valley from my clients yard that must have been hidden for over 20 years! I had a design epiphany in my client Ronda’s backyard that led to my discovering…
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Garden designer, Shirley Bovshow presents “Living Botanical Cakes” on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the InBloom event taking place at the Flower Hill Promenade, in Del Mar, California. These living botanical cakes are actually cake “look-alikes” made with a patented,…
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Learn how to make a DIY, living succulent wedding bouquet that you can plant after the ceremony or special event! Floral and garden designer, Shirley Bovshow shows you how in this video from the “Home and Family” show on the…
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I went treasure hunting at Home Goods and discovered a clever figure form coat rack that doubles as a plant stand. It’s interesting how I envisioned a figure form in the display window of my new office, and I found…
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While some people feel that they have to make space for small plants indoors, I assert that large, bold, plants create and enhance space! Big plants are more like indoor trees that can be used for a variety of practical…
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Every rose color has a meaning behind it according to the old art of “Floriography,” or the “language of flowers.” The most common rose colors given on Valentine’s day or as a token of affection are red, yellow, white, pink,…
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