English Gardens are for the Novice

I admit there is nothing I love more than an English Garden setting, but the thing is that being a novice gardener, I have noticed that English Gardens are the most forgiving. All you have to do is add lots of plants, throw in a few unique pieces and viola! English Garden.

Easter is for Tulips

Every year I have an Easter Egg hunt for the kids and every year the tulips are out at that time of the year - this years was no exception. Tulips are a luxury for us in California because if never gets cold enough for them to return the next year, however, who can resist planting them every year afresh when they bring such rewards when they do bloom. Nothing says spring like tulips and spring is anemic without its harbinger so every year, yes! I plunk down my nickels to bring the purest joy of nature into my garden.