Feng Shui for Gardeners 2013: Year of the Yin Water Snake (Gui Si)

We’re coming up on the end of the year of the Yang Water Dragon or Ren Chen. How was it for you? I think it lived up to the predictions of sudden changes and reversals. One step forward, two steps … Continue reading →

Dichelostemma ida-maia “California Firecracker”

I’m always looking for more plants that combine shades of red with the different shades of green in my garden, especially if it’s something I haven’t seen in anyone else’s garden yet. Yes, I’m one of those gardeners. When I … Continue reading →

Helleborus Orientalis “Mardi Gras” Double March 2012

My Helleborus Orientalis “Mardi Gras” Double bounced back quite well this year after a mild winter. When the pinkish buds and then the flowers appeared I realized they were slightly different than I remembered. I don’t know if it’s the … Continue reading →