I used to keep a lot of beta fish as pets. I had a row of fish bowls lined up on my counter top, and a couple of hanging fish bowls above my couch. I … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: Tonic Water Flowers
These are the flowers of the Cinchona Plant. This plant produces Quinine which is used to make Tonic Water. Taken at the Cal State Fullerton … [Read more...]
Rooting Herbs from Cuttings
A few weeks ago, I snipped some mint, lemon balm, rosemary and basil from my garden. I wanted a fragrant bouquet for the kitchen table. After a few … [Read more...]
Wall-Mounted Succulent Garden
Yesterday I made this sweet little wall-mounted succulent garden. Today, I could not wait to share it with you. For the first time ever, I've put all … [Read more...]
Eggshells in the Garden
This year, I've been trying to get creative with my kitchen scraps. My ultimate goal is to create less household trash, but I'm also looking for … [Read more...]
Mounting Staghorn Ferns on Cedar Planks
Recently, my aunt gave me four Staghorn Ferns that were the trimmings off of a larger plant. She didn't want to worry about re-potting them herself, … [Read more...]
Coke Bottle Watering "Globes"
I've had six empty glass Coke bottles sitting on my kitchen counter since late last summer. Every time my husband suggested that they get recycled, … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: The Carnivorous Sarracenia
I'm off to the Los Angeles Carnivorous Plant Club meeting today to look at all of the wonderful and meat-eating plants. Hope you have a great weekend … [Read more...]
Green Gardening: Making a Worm Bin
I've started seedlings in containers all over our house. After Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, I sprang into action getting my seeds, my garden, and … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: Garden Color
A little color for the weekend... … [Read more...]