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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. 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. Mackenzie's article caught my fancy for three reasons. I love orchids and if …
Our Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
Those wild and wacky, gnarly and spiky Joshua Trees make for one impressive silhouette against the clear blue skies of …
The Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park in San Diego is huge - 1200 acres in fact. 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! 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 in San …