Photo: Our neighbor, Maria, builds a fence
I came across Maria on my walk yesterday and she was building this lovely bamboo fence. She mentioned that the panels are from a company in San Diego. I planning Continue Reading
2012 Gift Guide: Urban Sanctuaries
Urban Sanctuaries Another great book for garden “dreaming.” We all need new ideas to energize our gardens and books like this provide them on every page. More 2012 Gift Guide Continue Reading
2012 Gift Guide: Maple Sugaring Startup Kit from Tap My Trees
Maple Sugaring Startup Kit from Tap My Trees I understand that this might be a little specialized for most gardeners, I thought the idea was wonderful for anyone who might Continue Reading
Pinterest: More recycled doors as garden gates
Here is another example of hoe to use recycled materials in your garden, These recycled doors make an interesting and cut entry into the garden while keeping varmints and critters Continue Reading
Pinterest: Lovely wall-attached garden trellis with project instructions
I have been thinking more and more about vines and rambling roses lately, and a trellis like this could certainly be part of my plans. This pin from Sunset Magazine Continue Reading
Event: Native and Drought Tolerant Garden Maintenance Workshop – La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Native and Drought Tolerant Garden Maintenance Workshop Date: October 13 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Contact: Linda Fults, 818.790.1964 Where: La Canada Public Library, 4545 Oakwood Avenue, La Canada Join Continue Reading
Elsewhere: Garden Seating integrated into retaining wall
Another garden project you might need some help with, but if you are adding a retaining wall to your property, think about adding some seating as part of the wall. Continue Reading
Elsewhere: Growing plant teepee
A lovely and unique element in your garden. There isn’t a lot of information on this beyond the photo, but I found it so striking that I wanted to pass Continue Reading
Elsewhere: Planting tall grasses and other plants in galvanized tubs for privacy barriers
Here is an excellent idea I discovered on Pinterest for creating easy privacy barriers for your home, restaurant or other business. I would also suggest you mount these galvanize containers Continue Reading
Elsewhere: Tree branch coasters
I am going to keep my eyes open for the appropriately sized branches in my garden to make some of these for myself and my friends. I think I can Continue Reading