I get a lot of inspiration from my garden. I was thinking about how next Monday is St. Valentine's Day, how I'm watching my sugar and chocolate … [Read more...]
Miniature Gardens: Tillandsia Terrariums
There is something about small gardens that I find magical. Small gardens, terrariums in particular, have a way of sweeping me off to a day-dreamy … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: Barrel Cactus Field
From Cactus Mart in Piru, CA … [Read more...]
Cactus Cupcakes for a Themed Reception
When someone says, "I'd like my wedding reception to be a desert theme, and I'd like you to help me with it" what's the first thing that comes to your … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: The Blueberries are Coming!
So excited that this year we will have a small harvest of home-grown blueberries! And they said it couldn't be done in L.A.! … [Read more...]
Recycled Orchids as Holiday Gifts
My aunt recently gave me a few orchids that she was afraid of killing. This isn’t the first time I’ve received orchids from people who enjoyed them … [Read more...]
Planting Bulbs for Christmas Gifts
I love giving plants and flowers as gifts. Planting bulbs now will make for a colorful and budget-friendly Christmas gift later. Christmas is only 37 … [Read more...]
Indoor Tabletop Water Garden
As far as the backyard garden at casa de radmegan goes, most of my vegetables have ceased production for the season. The pitchers on my carnivorous … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: Star Witness – A Hoya in Bloom
Gardening: A Spud’s Life
This weekend I harvested my first container-grown potatoes. I've never grown potatoes before, and didn't mean to this year. In late May, I was looking … [Read more...]