My parents live in a natural beauty oasis tucked in the urban metropolis of Los Angeles. Located on the coast and blessed with ample open space, Palos Verdes offers rolling hills, acres of trails and rugged cliffs. Despite the cooler temperatures and maritime fog, it is arid like the rest of Southern California. The native [...]
Archive for August, 2011
keeping it in the family
Posted in drought tolerant gardening, garden design, tagged drought tolerant gardening, garden renovation, Palos Verdes on 2011/08/27 | 1 Comment »
Bliss in Seattle Times
Posted in about bliss, press on 2011/08/26 | Leave a Comment »
A very warm thank you to Valerie Easton and the Seattle Times for featuring our garden in Pacific Northwest Magazine. Valerie is such an outstanding garden writer and we are fortunate to have her local. If you have not seen the article yet – www.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2015874618_pacificpnwl21.html. Valerie also writes a blog “Plant Talk” – www.valeaston.com and [...]
drip irrigation
Posted in garden care, garden design, tagged drip irrigation, Netafim on 2011/08/25 | Leave a Comment »
Finally – summer has arrived in Western Washington! Our recent dry stretch means we are now watering full speed ahead as the moisture reservoir from the prolonged spring rains has finally dried up. My garden is probably one of the last to dry out with its high water table, limited afternoon sun and heavy compost. [...]
