My father was sharing the love last week. My parents were preparing to leave town on vacation and he needed to survey the orchard to pick any fruit before the squirrels got to them. He brought over a large grocery bag stuffed with lemons and avocados. I separated our share and took the rest to…
Garden
Blooming Lilacs
It is lilac time! When we purchased our home, we were thrilled that we inherited a mature lilac tree. The first year was a little rough because it had been neglected over the years and was overgrown. With instructions from a landscape gardener, I gave it some tough love and cut it back hard. …
Magnolia Madness
The magnolias are blooming in my neighborhood. The blooming season is short and it seems more so this year because of the unseasonably warm weather we have been experiencing. Still there are showy and brilliant nonetheless. Enjoy! *Tina
Blooming Camellias
Aren’t these gorgeous? With an unseasonably warm winter in Southern California, the camellias are blooming in full force and sharing their beauty. The pale pink camellia tree started blooming in early December and my other bushes followed suit in early January. When we purchased our home, we were blessed with some mature plants including several…
Flower Delivery
For those that have been following my blog for some time, you know that my mother is obsessed with dahlias. They are in full bloom and my mother lovingly refers to her crop as the dahlia forest. With too many blooms to keep to herself, she has given me permission to cut, cut, and…
Photography Monday: Front Door Series #1
I apologize for being silent for a few weeks, but life has been hectic. And, the Tour de France was in progress so that took precedence. Vive le Tour! In my short hiatus, I formulated a few new series that I want to implement. As one that loves and appreciates architecture, I wanted to…
Photography Monday: First Blooms
I love dahlias! I patiently wait for their blooms each year and I am never disappointed. This year was off to a rocky start. We had several unseasonably early heat waves this year, which killed my initial crop. I thought the plants were finished. I cut back all of the growth and thought no more…
Hydrangea Happiness
I went to my parent’s house recently to visit and discovered the hydrangeas were in full bloom. I never realized how many plants and varieties they had in the garden. Such a visual treat! Enjoy! *Tina
Photography Monday: South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014 Part IV
I wanted to share the last photos from the garden tour that featured sustainable gardens in an urban setting. *Tina
Photography Monday: South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014 Part III
Most of the backyards on the garden tour created space for entertaining as well incorporating sustainable landscaping. Fruit trees and succulents blend with roses and other California native plants to create an interesting tapestry of color and texture. Return next week for the final installment of the South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014. *Tina