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Inside this category, you'll find gardens and events related to gardening that I've visited. Gardens are not only fun to see, but they're also educational.
Getting out in nature is good for our bodies and our soul. A visit to a garden provides inspiration for our own gardens.
And, gardens, plants, and flowers bring a sense of joy!
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Sunnylands Center and Gardens in Palm Springs
Oh my horticultural goodness, Sunnylands Center and Gardens are a work of modern art. Lucy and I had spent the day …
A Winter Hike In The Sonoran Desert
I recently packed my bags, hitched the wagon train and moved to Tucson, Arizona. Â After living by the ocean in …
I Have Something To Show You: Los Angeles Flower District Cut Flowers
The LA Flower District is a floral wonderland smack in the heart of downtown. Lucy and I met in Los Angeles a few …
Tour An Orchid Grower’s Greenhouses With Me
If you've been following me for any amount of time, you know how I love flowers. I love to see them in a garden, …
I Have Something To Show You: A Bromeliad Greenhouse
You know how I love bromeliads! They grow in my side garden and I look at them many times a day on my way …
Lucky Bamboo In LA’s Chinatown
Saying Santa Barbara that is a beautiful place to live and work is an understatement. But, let's face it, this girl …
I Have Something to Show You: LA Flower District Cut Flowers
The LA Flower District is a floral wonderland smack in the heart of downtown. Lucy and I met in Los Angeles a few …
I Have Some Things To Show You: LA Flower District Blooming Plants
Lucy and I met in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago to hash out some "business stuff" face to face. The next morning we …
Some Of The Many Gardens I’ve Visited
I love visiting gardens, any style or any size! The chilly days of winter have set in . Anyone dreaming of their …
A Floral Feast: Lunch Smack In The Middle Of The Flower Fields
Last July I had an unexpected surprise when Debra Prinzing, author of Slow Flowers and advocate for American Grown …
Flower Friday: Farmers Market Fall Bounty
I'm taking a break from flowers this Friday to showcase some of the bounty at our Santa Barbara Famers Market in Fall. …
Orchid Inspirations from the Garden of the Sleeping Giant
This is a guest post by Mackenzie Kupfer. Â Mackenzie's article caught my fancy for three reasons. Â I love orchids and if …
The Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park in San Diego is huge - 1200 acres in fact. Â So, it took Lucy and I a little while to get our bearings when …
Succulents In Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego, reportedly the birthplace of California and site of our very first mission, has something to …
Lotusland Tour: Japanese Garden, Aloe Vera, and More!
First, a couple of interesting tidbits to share with you before moving on to the visuals. According to one of my …
Lotusland Tour: Bromeliads, Cacti, and Euphorbia Gardens
Lotusland… need I say more? This is one of the most famous gardens in the world and right here in our back yard. …
Fall Road Trip to the Santa Ynez Valley
Oh, the lovely Santa Ynez Valley - how close you are but yet so seemingly far away! Â We took the short 30 minute drive …
The Colors of Santa Barbara Fiesta!
Fiesta, or Old Spanish Days, is Santa Barbara’s 88 year-old tradition of celebrating its Spanish heritage.  For us, and …
A Day At The Huntington
Storm Cloud Agapanthus This was my third trip to The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens …
California Native Plant Week at The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
I love going to our Santa Barbara Botanic Garden so when California Native Plant Week came around, a visit was in …