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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
November 2024 Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone, Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’, blooms over a two-month period in my garden in north San Diego County.
October 2024 We are full into autumn. October is an important month for doing many projects in the garden. It is the middle of September
September 2024 This time of year the garden is a flutter with seven varieties of butterflies, especially the Gulf fritillary butterfly. Read Full Article: https://www.sdhortnews.org/post/garden-surroundings-butterflies-in-the-garden
August 2024 Summer months in the garden can be abundant with fragrances and tart and juicy fruits and vegetables. Read Full Article: https://www.sdhortnews.org/post/garden-surroundings-apple-pies-gardenias-and-passion-flowers
July 2024 My daughter Erica and her husband Jared lived in downtown San Francisco when they were first married. After a few years they decided
June 2024 What is Plein Air Painting? | According to Artists Network – “Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your
May 2024 Have you ever noticed the way it makes you feel when you are walking on a garden path? We have all watched a
April 2024 Being that we live in a Mediterranean climate, I seem to always write about wisteria for April because it is drought tolerant once
March 2024 Lavender is such a fun plant to grow in Southern California. It is perfect for our climate because lavender is a Mediterranean
February 2024 We are lucky and unique that we live in a Mediterranean climate. There are only five Mediterranean climates in the world. Read Full