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: Garden Color
A little color for the weekend... … [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...]
Photo Saturday: Christmas Amaryllis
A Merry Christmas Amaryllis! … [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...]
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...]