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The act of drawing itself is more important than the results… from A Gardener’s Notebook

“The act of drawing itself is more important than the results. The goal of sketching in the garden is to see things more clearly not necessarily make a perfect reproduction Continue Reading

Posted On : June 30, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • Education
  • Flowers
  • Interesting Plant
  • Photos-Photography
  • Plants

Interesting Plant: Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia The sheer exuberance of these black-eyed susan took my breath away. More gold than than the shiniest gold bars, with the contrasting black/brown centers seems like something a painter Continue Reading

Posted On : June 30, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • birds
  • Design
  • Garden Decor
  • Products
  • Summer in the Garden
  • Wildlife

Summer in the Garden: Barcelona Bird Feeder

I am always keeping a eye out for decent products for my own garden — even if they are just for my wish list. Over the course of the next Continue Reading

Posted On : June 29, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • composting
  • Design
  • Education
  • Landscape
  • Shared

Noted: New Ways to Think About All That Mulch in the Garden via Houzz

New Ways to Think About All That Mulch in the Garden via Houzz I couldn’t say any of this — I feel bad talking about it now, like I’m some Continue Reading

Posted On : June 29, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • Education
  • Flowers
  • Garden Alphabet
  • Landscape
  • Photos-Photography
  • Plants

Garden Alphabet: Oleander (Nerium)

Oleander (Nerium) Oleander is an extremely common landscape plant around here and, as familiarity breeds contempt, I haven’t thought much about it. In most yards it grows huge and out Continue Reading

Posted On : June 27, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • Equipment
  • hardware
  • Products
  • Summer in the Garden

Summer in the Garden: Vivere BRAZ211 Brazilian Style Double Hammock

I am always keeping a eye out for decent products for my own garden — even if they are just for my wish list. Over the course of the next Continue Reading

Posted On : June 27, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • Design
  • DIY
  • Education
  • Horticulture
  • Shared
  • Wildlife

Noted: Advice on Canyon Farming From L.A.’s Vegetable Whisperer via Houzz

Advice on Canyon Farming From L.A.’s Vegetable Whisperer via Houzz Other by Palo Alto Photographers Brian W. Ferry Photography The edible garden is a thing of beauty. It’s personal, and Continue Reading

Posted On : June 26, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • Design
  • Landscape
  • Shared

Noted: 5 Gardens to Inspire Your Outdoor Rooms via Houzz

5 Gardens to Inspire Your Outdoor Rooms Craftsman Landscape by Redwood City Photographers Hoi Ning Wong Nearly 30 years the Gamble Garden Spring Tour has unlocked the gates to some Continue Reading

Posted On : June 26, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • hardware
  • Products
  • Summer in the Garden
  • Tools

Summer in the Garden: Teak Potting Bench

I am always keeping a eye out for decent products for my own garden — even if they are just for my wish list. Over the course of the next Continue Reading

Posted On : June 26, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
Category:
  • Build/Make
  • DIY
  • Equipment
  • Garden Decor

Garden Decor: Stock tanks as garden ponds

Stock tanks as garden ponds I have always wanted a garden pond but dreaded the work of digging and lining and in-ground pond. I have seen stock tanks used for Continue Reading

Posted On : June 25, 2014 Published By : Douglas E. Welch

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