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San Francisco Flower & Garden Show: The Display Gardens

No Comments 23 March 2009

The San Francisco Flower & Garden show was totally worth the ridiculously expensive plane ticket. Both the Northwest & San Fran shows shared the “Sustainable Places. Beautiful Spaces.” theme, but I found the San Fran show to be much more artistic in nature. The vendors were pretty much the same, although San Fran had succulents [...]

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Rat-tail Cactus: A Spectacular Addition

No Comments 24 July 2008

photo by m free! The Rat-tail Cactus is adored by some and despised by others. I had been admiring this wild, medusa-like plant in a neighborhood nursery for the longest time and finally decided to buy it for myself. I was honestly turned off by the plant at first sight but found myself drawn to [...]

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Giving Native Plants A Second Look

No Comments 14 June 2008

I have become more and more intrigued with gardens designed with native plants. You may be thinking, native plants are messy and boring. The appeal is not necessarily in their showy flowers, although some have very unique flowers and textures, but in their ability to thrive in natural conditions with minimal care. I am not [...]

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Tips For Growing Herbs

No Comments 03 April 2008

Herbs are a great way for beginners to get their hands dirty in the garden. In my opinion, herbs are easy and one of the most useful plants you’ll ever care for. Whether you’re thinking about potting culinary favorites or incorporating ornamental varieties into your landscape, here’s just a few things to consider: Exposure - [...]