Garden Alphabet: Basil
Basil Few things are as important in western cooking a basil. With a Sicilian-American wife to feed — and as an Italian food lover myself — we are always struggling Continue Reading
Garden Decor: Topiary Doorway
Topiary Doorway I have always loved formal topiary, even if it really wasn’t part of my overall garden style. I have been trying to grow up some rosemary topiary, but Continue Reading
Interesting Plant: Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) via BeWaterWise.com
Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) via BeWaterWise.com A few months ago I was invited down the office of the Metropolitan Water District to meet a number of people involved in their Continue Reading
Video: In the garden…January 4, 2015: Checking on frost damage to sweet potato vines and more
We had at least one night of frost here in the San Fernando Valley and it hit the sweet potato, basil and dayflower hard. See the results. Check out my Continue Reading
Photo: California Winter Rose via #instagram
Previously in my Instagram Photos… Read more on this topic: Photo: Bewitched Rose 2011 via #instagram Photo: Lady Bank’s Rose via #instagram Photo: Purple Orchid from the Southern California Spring Continue Reading
Free Pink Geranium Computer and Smartphone Wallpapers for January 2015
Here is a selection of free wallpapers for your computer desktop or smartphone. Click to load full-sized image, then right-click and select Save Image As… to download them to your Continue Reading