Garden Alphabet: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Garden Alphabet: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) I am not a big fan of apricots myself. I find their flavor a little off-putting, but I know many people who adore them. It seems Continue Reading
Event: Camellia Festival at Descanso Gardens – Feb 8 & 9, 2014
Information from ExperienceLA Newsletter Camellia Festival at Descanso Gardens larger view When: Upcoming Date/Time(s): Date: February 8, 2014Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Date: February 9, 2014Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Email Continue Reading
Garden Decor: 30 Amazing Downspout Ideas
30 Amazing Downspout Ideas There are some lovely and creative downpour ideas in this article fro LushHomes.com. Discovered via Pinterest User Lori Scott More Downspout Info from Amazon.com Previously Continue Reading
Photos: In the neighborhood…Apricot Blossoms in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA
Apricot blossoms seen on my neighborhood walk today. Related posts: Garden Alphabet: California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Garden Inventory: Azalea Frost in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles! Interesting Plant: Continue Reading
Free Camellia Computer and Smartphone Wallpapers for January 2014
Here is a selection of free wallpapers for your computer desktop or smartphone. Right-click and select Save Image As… to download them to your own computer. On your smartphone, click Continue Reading
Photo: Camellia from A Gardener’s Notebook via Instagram
Photo posted via Instagram Related posts: WINNER: Troy-Bilt Gas Leaf Blower Don’t dump that Christmas Tree! Interesting Plant: Colocasia Esculenta In the neighborhood…Magnolia grandiflora Garden Decor: Garden gate made from Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Primula (Primrose)
Garden Alphabet: Primula (Primrose) These may be small plants and flowers, but their striking colors make them stand out wherever they bloom. Along with these blue and yellow primula, the Continue Reading
In the neighborhood: Japanese Evergreen Pear (Pyrus kawakamii)
These Japanese Evergreen Pear (Pyrus kawakamii) are popular street trees in Los Angeles. I notice on my walk today that those along Van Nuys Blvd were beginning their yearly bloom. They Continue Reading
Photo: Daffodils 2014 – just noticed the first blooms of the season #daffodil #flower #garden via Instagram
Photo posted via Instagram Previously in my Instagram Photos… Related posts: Interesting Plant: Colocasia Esculenta Photo: Figgy pudding, perhaps? Project: Homemade Potting soil project I Like This – June 27, Continue Reading
Garden Decor: Garden gate made from re-purposed tools
Garden gate made from re-purposed tools I can foresee transforming some of my own old, non-functional tools into a version of this gate for my garden. Discovered via Tumblr Continue Reading