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Gardening and Eating: Two of Life’s Greatest Diversions!

Gardening and Eating: Two of Life’s Greatest Diversions!

Persian cucumbers, green onions and beets from Shirley Bovshow’s garden. I’m not growing my own vegetables to save money, (though its a nice benefit). I’m not growing my own vegetables because I fear the quality of food available in the…

8 Comments / 346 View / June 28, 2008

I Recieved a Blog Nod: The “Arte y Pico” Award!

I Recieved a Blog Nod: The “Arte y Pico” Award!

The Arte Y Pico Blog Award. Pass it on to a blog that you consider artistically inspiring! It’s encouraging to open up your blog dashboard and notice that you have some new link relationships. One that caught my eye the…

10 Comments / 168 View / June 26, 2008

Shirley’s “Pocketful of Sunshine” Gardens!

Shirley’s “Pocketful of Sunshine” Gardens!

Enjoy a little visit into Shirley’s gardens and take away a pocketful of sunshine!     Shirley Bovshow\’s \”Pocketful of Sunshine\”

6 Comments / 86 View / June 15, 2008

apartment balcony garden

The “Hanging Gardens” of a Desperate Apartment Dweller!

apartment balcony garden

  Garden in Santa Monica, California I’ve heard people say, “I can’t have a garden because I live in an apartment with no patio or balcony.” Ok, here is the proof that when there is a will, there is a way to…

6 Comments / 1279 View / June 9, 2008

Small yard garden courtyard entry

Front Yard Garden Replaces Lawn and Palm Tree!

Small yard garden courtyard entry

    I'm not against having a  front lawn per se, if it's functional and small. Uninspired designs like the one my clients had before I made it over are ultimately a waste of water and time. My clients,  Joe and Randi Grinbaum…

15 Comments / 1245 View / June 8, 2008

stacked concrete garden wall in country garden

Before and After: Country Garden Retreat on Small Budget!

stacked concrete garden wall in country garden

Before Photo I had an instant design vision for this backyard the moment I saw it. I envisioned a romantic gazebo in the corner, a new handcrafted wood fence, and a raised tumbled stone wall with a swath of Geranium…

15 Comments / 3847 View / June 3, 2008

Anigozanthos red kangaroo paw

Try “Kangaroo Paw” (Anigozanthus) For Romantic, Airy Hedge!

Anigozanthos red kangaroo paw

Kangaroo paws come in a rainbow of colors and in full and dwarf varieties. The yellow "Kangaroo paw" plants provide an airy and translucent hedge that separates my private "master bedroom retreat garden" from the rest of the backyard. My…

8 Comments / 3147 View / May 30, 2008

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