I picked up this video today on my morning rounds of blog surfing. As usual, I searched for “garden related”stories and never expected to find this. The video shows an Indonesian man with a rare and  bizarre skin condition that has covered his…
2 Comments / 91 View / November 29, 2007
I got an attitude adjustment today at Ralphs. Like lots of other busy people, I waited until the last minute to buy my turkey and other “Thanksgiving food.” My mind was on my shopping list and my goal to get…
6 Comments / 142 View / November 21, 2007
Pruning and maintaing Kangaroo paws, (Anigozanthos) is worth the effort because it is very simple to do and greatly improves the look and health of your plant. Anigozanthos flavidus. The native western Australian plant, "Kangaroo paws," ( Anigozanthos)…
25 Comments / 40176 View / November 9, 2007
Call me a party-pooper, but I won't be decorating my yard for Halloween with spider webs, tombstones, skeletons or other such popular decor that marks this holiday. I can appreciate the whimsy of it all and the desire people have…
8 Comments / 2809 View / October 28, 2007
What's up with the overflowing bins of free coffee grounds that are offered daily at most Starbucks? Am I the only person who takes advantage of this beneficial product for my garden? As a garden designer in Los Angeles…
1 Comment / 485 View / October 26, 2007
I've been tending to my vegetable garden diligently these days, encouraged by the site of almost-ready-to harvest vegetables. The cucumbers have been lagging behind somewhat, or so I thought until I saw a dark green, perfectly shaped specimen hiding…
1 Comment / 289 View / October 19, 2007
By Shirley Bovshow I wrote about "Garden Coaches" a few weeks ago and how the demand for them is growing. Garden writer, Susan Harris saw a need for a "world-wide directory" and started to compile one that seems to be…
0 Comments / 106 View / September 24, 2007
