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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
September 2025 Summer is winding down and kids are going back to school or are already back in school. There are so many projects
August 2025 Mama noticed a week and a half ago that there were absolutely no blooms on her Pink Melaleuca, Melaleuca nesophila, a plant that
July 2025 Mama, Pat Welsh, was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK. Borage grew wild in her grandparents’ gardens, and in the countryside. Years ago,
June 2025 I have always remembered that expression with a “they”. I talked to my children about the spiritual significance of the statement when
May 2025 The gardeners planted clover seeds all over a hillside above the deep end of the pool in March this year. Clover makes a
April 2025 The beauty of having a lovely yard is entertaining in the garden. Despite the rain there have been several garden events this
March 2025 If you have a Mediterranean garden and lavender is growing in your beds, this is the time of year that those beautiful
February 2025 Several ideas have come to mind for this February article considering it is the month of love with Valentine’s Day on the
January 2025 As this year draws to a close, we are reminded about what is important in life. We all have trials and tribulations,
December 2024 As a child, our whole family including my grandparents went to the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California, for my eighth birthday. Read Full