It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts
“You’ve probably heard your grandmother or aunt say it a dozen times during those awkward adolescent days , ‘Honey, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.’ As with so many aspects of growing, what is true in human life is also true in the garden. When you start...
A Pot Head At The San Diego Botanic Gardens
You might learn a few things about how the San Diego Botanical Garden is sustaining the environment from a few of the Pot Heads you come across there. Adding to the whimsy of the wonderfully interactive Hamilton Children’s Garden, the San Diego Botanical Gardens...
The Containers of Summer
TIMELESS TRIO You’ll enjoy garden beauty all summer with the prolific blooms of cleome and verbena. Their bright red and pale purple hues are set off with a background of chartreuse thanks to ‘Sweet Caroline Light Green’ ipomoea. You’ll want to place this planting in...
Revealing Summer with Crescent Home
For example, celebrate the summer solstice—also known as the longest day of the year—with light fare and a few friends gathered in the garden. Tweak your décor for a patriotic celebration to includes stars and stripes that set the tone for a traditional Fourth of July...