Much is happening very quickly in the garden this time of year. Some of my favorite true blue flowers are in bloom. This is Veronica austriaca teucrium 'Crater Lake Blue' and it is a real peach of a plant if you like perennials that bloom blue, grow at a moderate pace, need moderate water …
Now Serving…
I should probably start out with "Now Growing" but I am just in a "Foodie" state of mind today. It is such a treat to eat fresh tender greens every night. I have been fixing summer salads for our dinner and it feels great to eat fresh and backyard local! I even have a recipe …
May Blooms Boom!
Happy Garden Bloggers Bloom Day to Everyone! Thanks for stopping by and special thanks to Carol at May Dreams for hosting this garden meme where gardeners from around the world post what is blooming in their garden on the 15th of each month. Thanks Carol! The bigger blooms in my garden are just starting to boom! Irises and …
‘First Cuts’ From the Garden
Last weekend the weather was beautiful and the weekend was even more beautiful because we enjoyed the 'first cuts' from the garden. Fresh greens...tender, light and so delicious. Some of Johnny Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds arugula came from a small section of a spring pot I planted few weeks ago. I like to mix edibles with …
Tulip Times
April is a fabulous time for admiring tulips. Each time a spot of brilliant color or a dab of a creamy pastel catches your eye it could very well be a tulip with its easy sway saying hello to you. Tulips are one of my favorite bulbs and easily my first choice in spring flowers. …
Being Versatile
I am so pleased to share I've been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award! The kind and creative Elaine from rainyleaf.com thoughtfully nominated my blog for it's very first award. Thank-you Elaine! I so enjoy your creations at rainyleaf. The timing couldn't have been more perfect either as I find the middle of Spring demands …
San Francisco Spring Break – A Visit to the Japanese Tea Garden
I have a general rule of thumb when it comes to Spring Break. Get out-of-town. Why? Because it's inevitable the weather will be better...most anywhere else. You may think this an exaggeration but I think not. I remember a few years ago when we were spending Spring break in Phoenix, Arizona and I overheard two ladies …
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And The Winner Is…
Tiffany Boyd! Thank you to everyone that entered the drawing celebrating 1 year of igardendaily.com I look forward to sharing another year of gardening with all of you. Congratulations Tiffany! Check back soon to see some shots of my recent visit to the Japanese Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
Plant Shopping, Tried-and-True Nurseries, New Clematises
When the first stretch of nice Spring weather arrives I get an itch. It's a condition that could also be thought of as a 'craving' except for that it only involves food that is nourishing to the soul (and maybe the rabbits) and is much easier on the waist line. Yes, it's an itch to …
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In Celebration of A Year of ‘Garden Speak’ and More…
Today is the one year anniversary of igardendaily! A year of 'garden speak' (in the Blogosphere) has happened right before my eyes! And what a fun year it's been...pursuing writing for the first time ever, getting creative with a camera and sharing thoughts and moments with fellow gardeners around the world. Also a year of …
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