Fireworks are like Garden Flowers in the Sky

Monday, July 4th, 2011

Chrysanthemums or daisies? Ill leave it up to you to decide which flowers these fabulous Fourth of July fireworks most resemble. John Pendleton took these images at the annual holiday celebration  in our neighborhood last night. My ...

USDA’s My Plate = Waste of My Money

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

Its been a few weeks since the USDA unveiled My Plate along with the help of First Lady Michelle Obama. This replaces the old food pyramid. My only commentary on how its divided is - when did protein become a food group? Wonder if this could ...

Another Good Shrub for Western Gardening

Friday, July 1st, 2011

I wasnt sure how many of my shrubs would make it through the winter, because the weather was so cold, so dry, and so windy. It wasnt clear to me until a few weeks ago what would leaf out ...

Plant a Strawberry Pot with Succulents

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

I planted this succulent strawberry pot on a chilly day in April and heres what it looks like today. Im delighted at the results, especially the little tendrils growing down the sides of the pot. If youd like to ...