Shopping Annie's Annuals' 15% off sale
It’s no secret that Annie’s Annuals & Perennials in Richmond, CA is one of my favorite nurseries. Now through the end of the year they’re having a 15%…
Author: uniquesucculents
Book gift ideas for gardeners
Gardeners love plants, but plants don’t necessarily make great gifts unless you know exactly what the recipient really wants. Gift certificates are handy but impersonal.…
Ruth Bancroft passes away at age 109
On Sunday, November 26, Ruth Bancroft passed away at her home in Walnut Creek. She was 109 years old. I will miss her greatly even…
A must-have guide for California gardeners and visitors: The California Garden Tour by Donald Olson
The most useful book on our recent Pacific Northwest trips has been The Pacific Northwest Garden Tour: The 60 Best Gardens to Visit in Oregon, Washington,…
Backyard overhaul: slow but steady
In a recent post, my friend Kathy who blogs at GardenBook talked about the “hateful areas” in her garden. I can relate only too well. In…
Happy Thanksgiving!
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy;they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Let’s…
Mystery plant in the backyard
Do you like plant mysteries? If so, I have a good one for you. In recent weeks I’ve noticed this volunteer in the backyard: When…
My new favorite front yard in town
In my previous post I showed you thickets of weedy Agave americana growing in two front yards just a block apart. On the same street I made…
Agave americana eating the world
I love agaves. All of them. Well, almost. There’s one species I’m not fond of, and it happens to be the most common one in…
Succulents in glorious B&W
I recently participated in a black & white photo challenge on Facebook: for seven days, post a B&W photo of your everyday life, no explanation,…