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June 06, 2013 As we charged into Santa Barbara, California’s Lotusland, knowing we had a limited amount of time and wouldn’t be able to see everything, my first must-see areas were the oft-photographed Aloe Garden and the Blue Garden. Luckily … Read More
Today was a much slower day for all of us; we were quite tired from all of the frantic activity of the last few months. For the first time in several weeks, I took the doggies up to see Mom for a change and we sat around and talked about the garden walk for an hour or so. Mom went home before the bus came yesterday, she is always afraid I will draw attention to her and she doesn't want people to notice her. Why, I don't know, but she's always been that way. At 89, (90 in August) she's not about to change, either. This plaque was given to me by my good friend and fellow gardening nut, Julie. It graces the fencepost by the garage when first entering the backyard. Both Carl and Joel had to go to work today, and both of them were exhausted when they got home since they get up at 5AM. Joel had gone to a concert until 2AM the night before which made things even worse. Everyone took naps this afternoon, with the exception of me. I dozed off in my recliner for a little bit, but then decided to go to work. There is always something needing doing around here and for a change, the vegetable garden was calling my name, that is, after I mowed lawn for almost two hours in the Back Eight. I planted some sweet corn, did some hoeing and threw some hay mulch down. The mosquitoes were absolutely determined tonight. I went and got the camera and took some pictures instead of trying to work anywhere near trees or long grass. Here's a mini-stroll through the gardens tonight: Supposed to be a candle holder, but works nicely as a vase We need frogs this size to eat the mosquitoes! 'Snow Lady' daisy from seed, this is a wonderful plant that has been coming back steadily for the last seven years in several places in the gardens Several people wanted to know what this lily was yesterday, and I wish I knew too....but it is very prolific and smells lovely. This yarrow also drew a lot of attention, once again, wish I could remember the name (the tag is right behind it!) Another unknown lily, but a bright one! Coreopsis Butterfly Blue Delphinium, I have other pictures of it, I realize, but the color is so pretty Dahlberg daisy closeup-these flowers are tiny Liatris just starting to open Brachycome 'Swan River Daisy' Verbena 'Imagination' 'Annabelle' hydrangea coming into bloom Well, I guess that's enough pictures for one night, we'll see you tomorrow. Karen
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When my kids were younger, we had so many marbles. Seriously, those little things could be found in every crack and corner of my house. Now that the kids have sort of outgrown their marble playing days, I started thinking about what I could do with those marbles. I mean, we’re talking so many marbles!
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Elevate your outdoor space with our stunning "Prairie Days" stained glass yard art. Crafted in the iconic Prairie Style, this very tall piece is a uniquely beautiful addition to any garden. Admire the intricate details as the sunlight dances through the stained glass, creating an enchanting display for all to enjoy. Just over six feet tall, this unique copper, brass, and stained glass garden art is now a focal point in the garden of a northern homeowner. Creating this Custom Stained Glass Art was a true pleasure. Using pictures of existing windows, I designed a garden sculpture that helps tie the indoors to the outdoors. Red, blue, yellow and green textured glass in rounds, half-rounds, and square shapes accent this metal grid design in the Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie style tradition. Construction: Combination of leaded/puttied and foiled stained glass soldered into brass grids in a welded copper and brass frame. Protective clear lacquer coating applied to preserve the high-gloss shine. Dimensions: 9"w x 74"h, including 11" legs for planting and angled overhang Crafting Time: 8-12 weeks Pictures: Final picture shows the reverse side...interesting textures from any direction. Ships with planting instructions Send me a note and we'll discuss ideas for your garden!
Have you ever noticed how empty wine bottles seem to pile up in our homes day after day? It’s something many people toss into the junkyard when they start
April is one of my favorite months of the year. It is the month when gardens come alive. This is our first April at Patina Farm, and I wanted to share our gardens with you. Let's take a walk around Patina Farm... Our front pedestrian gate is shaded by this...
Instead of buying expensive gizmos, experiment with old items to create amazing homemade garden decorations. Crafts with junk and art
If you like force bulbs every winter because you like the infusion of greenery and color, this guide is for you! Learn the best way to force bulbs indoors and fight winter blues!
