*This blog post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support in this way.* Embracing the New Year with Garden Products and Plans Reflecting on Traditions and Aspirations for the Garden HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our New Year’s […]
Celebrating the Holiday Season and Family Traditions A Journey through Downtown and a Special Ballet Performance The holiday season is a cherished time, characterized by a delicate balance between the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations and the moments of quiet reflection that are unique to this special time of year. In this regard, I’m […]
The Best Garden Gifts for Kids We’ve reached the final day of our garden gift lists and today, it’s all about kids. Cultivating Curiosity with Garden Gifts Gifts with a garden theme aren’t just for adults; there is no better way to foster the curious spirit of children and lead them on a path of […]
Discover the Perfect Garden Gifts: Day 3 – Books for Southwest Gardeners It’s Day 3 of our garden gift ideas and today it’s all about books. Unveiling the Arid Beauty of Southwest Gardening Gardening in the Southwest can be challenging because many of the traditional gardening rules. Some plants just don’t work here. Traditional garden […]
Top 5 Garden Gifts for Gardening Enthusiasts Stylish and Functional Garden Gifts I’m counting down the days until Christmas and am helping you whittle down your gift list with great ideas for the gardener in your life. Yesterday, we talked about shopping online for Plants (amaryllis, air plants, roses, and succulents) and today; it’s all about Garden […]
My Favorite List of MUST HAVE Garden Gifts for the Holidays The holidays are here and if you are like me, you a long list of people to find the perfect gift for. I love plants and gardening. This means I like to look for gifts with a garden theme to give. It’s also a […]
A Special Birthday Celebration: Gracie’s Sweet Sixteen Last week, we had a very special birthday celebration for my daughter Gracie. Embracing the Unique Joy of a Sweet Sixteen What she wanted for her birthday was in some ways the same as with most sixteen-year-olds – a birthday celebration and gifts. However, there were some differences. […]
November is a very busy time in the low-desert garden. Cooler temperatures make this best time of year to add plants and as a result, my phone begins to ring off the hook. Many of my clients have established landscapes that they are looking to do some tweaking to the landscape. This usually consists of […]
The Beauty of Queen Wreath Vine: A Love Affair with Pink Queen wreath vine (Antigonon leptopus) Like many women, I have not outgrown my teenage love affair with the color pink. However, instead of painting the walls of my room a vibrant shade of pink or wearing a fluorescent t-shirt, I now content myself with […]
The Busy November: A Month of Plant Sales, Garden Talks, and Fall Tweaks Embracing the Hectic Beauty of November If I had to pick the busiest month of the year, it would be November. Kids’ school activities, plant sales, and speaking engagements fill our lives. It is a lot of WORK helping people update their outdoor […]
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