Author Archives: Jan

 Introduction to my new app: Well-planned California gardens are irresistibly beautiful.  Whether they display casual profusions of wildflowers, enchantingly untidy perennial borders, or formally arranged shrubbery, all share one basic quality:  harmony between nature and the gardener’s hand.  From the … Continue reading →

California’s endless sunshine and mild Mediterranean climate is a gardener’s paradise, but, if you would rather be boating or sailing than watering your thirsty tropical oasis it might be time to consider a drought tolerant plant palette. Although saving money … Continue reading →

Salsa-hot red and fiery-orange flowers in the garden evoked a chorus of ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ from my guests until they noticed the tall spires of sapphire blue Salvia against the coffee-colored trellis and a throaty ‘mmmmm’ was heard in unison. … Continue reading →