Please feel free to read the blogs posted below:
April 2022 Wisteria has always been my favorite flowering vine. I am sure this is because Mum, Pat Welsh, loved wisteria and has multiple stories
March 2022 Traditionally March is a work horse month in our gardens. My mum, Pat Welsh, gives all the details in her books which you
February 2022 ‘Rose is a rose is a rose’ was written by Gertrude Stein as part of the 1913 poem “Sacred Emily”, which appeared in
January 2022 Happy New Year! The Joy of Gardening with Succulents Succulents have long been a good plant for San Diego County. Although many succulents
December 2021 As this year draws to a close I am reminded once again of our great fortune to have the passion, the hobby, the
November 2021 Several years ago, a landscape designer friend of mine in the Olivenhain Garden Club, Jan Casado, let our club know that her brother-in-law,
October 2021 I receive so much joy by planting flowers, plants and vines that attract different butterflies to my garden. Butterflies have symbiotic relationships with
September 2021 The first time I was taught how to make tussie-mussies, also spelled tussy mussy (among other variations), was by my friend Becky and
August 2021 A strong memory from my childhood is of being beautifully dressed in a blue wool coat with a black velvet collar, black patent
July 2021 When we think of the Fourth of July we think of watermelon, barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs and “Mom’s” Apple Pie. Read
Last weekend I was invited to a friend’s 65th wedding anniversary party. It was also the friend’s 90th birthday. This particular friend looks 20 years
I happened to be one of the fortunate people who heard the Dalai Lama speak in San Diego a couple of weeks ago. He spoke
Last weekend I had an impromptu party for some cousins who were visiting from England. Easy steps to entertain a crowd for breakfast. Please check
Ok, I have just spent forty minutes on Google trying to figure out what animal is unscrewing a large container of dog food in the
Here’s a project that is lots of fun. Making your own wall succulent planters will also save you money :) A friend’s husband made the
I started coloring Easter eggs with my children when they were two years old. My children are now grown and have little ones of their own.
It’s Saturday night and I have a fire in the fireplace. It is supposed to rain cats and dogs tomorrow. I love a fire in
St. Patrick’s Day, last Saturday night, was a leprechaun reason to entertain the neighbors. I love decorating the table for a party. Sometimes, if I
I have created a children’s garden on my property. Like anything artistic, when I create a new area in the garden it takes on a
It is an honor to have been selected to be one of 14 artists whose works will be on display in an upcoming show at