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June 2021 We, who love gardening and gardens never cease to appreciate and enjoy the beauty inspiration, knowledge, love and pure joy that our gardens
May 2021 In the time of climate change, at present, we are back in a drought and having a La Niña year. The last couple
April 2021 All my life I have had a “love affair” with wisteria, passed down from Mum, Pat Welsh, who has written numerous books and
March 2021 We are having a La Nina this year according To the weather bureau.La Nina’s usually mean less rain in southern CA.But we have
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: In The Garden When I first moved to this property five plus years ago, I knew I wanted to make large changes in
January 2021 Normally I am given great freedom in what I write about each month for SDHS.As long as it has to do with plants
How Our Collective Passion of Gardening and Nature Helps Us and the World Today is November 29, 2020.This has been a difficult year for all
Happy New Year! My life has been consumed of late with my art shows; Art San Diego 2014 and Spectrum-Miami back to back and painting
As this year 2014 draws to a close I wish you all the healthiest, happiest and most fulfilling of New Years! The past few months
I married a Huntin’ and Fishin’ man when I was very young. Sadly Peter passed away of cancer over seven years ago, yet I still
July 2026 Recently, I had the pleasure to take a trip up to the Bay Area to be with my daughter, Erica and her kids
June 2026 With the advent of climate change, we need to “roll with the punches” so to speak. This year the ‘First Love’ Gardenia
May 2026 My garden is on a Mother’s Day tour this month and I was asked to write about my mother, Pat Welsh, for the
April 2026 “April showers bring May flowers” is an old adage, but nowadays things are different. Read Full Article: https://www.sdhortnews.org/post/garden-surroundings-alive-with-purple-in-the-garden
March 2026 This is an old expression about the weather for the month of March. March, starting out blustery, windy and stormy and ending
February 2026 Do you remember the movie Field of Dreams? The lead actor Kevin Costner built a baseball diamond in the middle of a
January 2026 The new year is a time of renewal spiritually, physically, and can be a new beginning. Many people enjoy writing New Year’s
December 2025 As I was driving down the country lane on the approach to my house this morning after having had a manicure and pedicure
November 2025 Many of us live in our gardens. By that I mean, we spend a lot of time in our gardens. Working in them
October 2025 Autumn has a way of filling our gardens—and our memories—with richness and promise. As the days cool and the air turns crisp,