Author Archives: Denise

holiday backyard boutique 12/1/18

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Denise

You’re motivated and ready to tackle this holiday business head on and get an early jump on shopping, but you’re shying away from all that mousey click, click, clicking and maybe more interested in combining shopping with some fresh air, … Continue reading →

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nerines for November

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Denise

What is up with the lack of interest in nerines in the U.S.? They have long, cuttable stems, the blooms last much longer than tulips, as in weeks rather than days, and they flower at a time of year when … Continue reading →

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the many and varied forms of Echeveria agavoides

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Denise

‘Lipstick,’ ‘Red Edge,’ ‘Maria,’ ‘Romeo’ — browsing nurseries and plant sales I’ve come across lots of named forms of this most agave-like of echeverias. This page from the World of Succulents has descriptions and photos of these varieties and many … Continue reading →

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thursday clippings 11/8/18

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Denise

Some pretty pictures for Thursday. The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, closed since 2014 to address leaks of up to 5,000 gallons of water a day, is open for business again. But if you want to … Continue reading →

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garden journal 11/3/18

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Denise

The salvia order from Flowers by the Sea arrived early in the week in exceptional condition and has been potted up. Included in the order were the two above, Salvia discolor ‘Purple Bracts’ in the foreground, Salvia patens ‘Guanajuato’ in … Continue reading →

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spooked!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Denise

True! –nervous –very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses –not destroyed –not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I … Continue reading →

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wednesday clippings 10/24/18

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Denise

I’ve been having incompatibility issues lately — with hardware, operating systems, cameras, the relentlessly awful news, you name it. But please do carry on! It’s been a lovely autumn so far. I’ll be back when the technical stuff gets sorted … Continue reading →

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WestEdge Design Fair 2018

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Denise

What: WestEdge Design Fair October 19-21, 2018. (Sunday is the last day!) Where: The Barker Hangar 3021 Airport Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90405 When: For general admission, October 19-21, 2018. (Sunday hours 10-5 p.m.) order tickets here In the spirit … Continue reading →

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Natural Discourse 2019 Preview Conversation 10/19/18

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Denise

Where: Wind Tunnel Gallery Art Center College of Design 950 South Raymond Ave, Pasadena When: Friday, October 19, 2018 5 to 7 p.m. free but reservations encouraged The winter aloe bloom season is coming, always a compelling reason to visit … Continue reading →

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garden notes 10/14/18

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Denise

Bitter Cassava, Manihot esculenta ‘Variegata,’ waylaid me at the local nursery Friday while stocking up on potting soil. Just try walking by this. Not possible. Manihot grahamii, the hardy tapioca, always drops its leaves mid-winter, while the Bitter Cassava is … Continue reading →

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