The 2014 South Pasadena Garden Tour had seven sustainable gardens for viewing and at least 400 people took advantage of the free tour. Each unique garden showed off principles of sustainability from the use of drought tolerant California native and Mediterranean landscaping, planting for wildlife including ponds and bird habitat to permeable paving options and…
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Photography Monday: South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014
With gardens in the historic neighborhood south of Huntington Drive, South Pasadena Beautiful’s 44th annual Garden Tour featured a range of garden styles, sizes, and sustainable practices. Some were more successful than others, but each garden had gems to take away as possible ideas for our own garden. There is more to share so come…
Vintage Roses
When we purchased our home, it was in bad shape, inside and out. The previous owner was a hoarder and the property had been neglected for years. We lovingly restored the interior of the home with the help from wonderful craftsmen and my generous parents. The yards were left to grow wild and one…
Winsome Wisteria
This wisteria is not far from my home and encompasses the corner of the property. Supported by a sturdy chain link fence, this beauty calls out to all that pass including the carpenter bees taking in the sweet nectar. The flower clusters softly perfume the air and you know that spring has arrived. *Tina
Photography Monday: Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden Part III
Founded as an educational resource for the Cal State University Long Beach campus and community, the garden advances the university’s ongoing interest in international education and student engagement. The garden is a combination of typical elements of Japanese garden design, the Southern California location and the vision of its founder. The founder’s vision was for…
Spectacular Spring Flowers
As I mentioned before, we have had some unseasonably warm days this year so the spring plants are very confused. Flowers are blooming early so why not take advantage. While my parents are out of town, I stopped by their house to see if there were any blooms to be snipped from the garden. Just…
Dandy Daffodils
Standing at attention, these petite daffodils grace a small section of the parkway about two blocks from my home. Their delicate scent perfumes the air and they make you smile. Spring is definitely coming! The daffodil is our doorside queen; She pushes upward the sword already, To spot with sunshine the early green. -William Cullen Bryant…
Magnolia Madness
A few weeks ago, I was in my parents backyard snipping some roses for a bouquet. To my astonishment, I saw their beautiful magnolia tree covered with glorious blooms. At this point I realized that I have never seen it in all its glory at this time of year. In the spring and summer, it provides…
Lilac Lunacy
As some of you may have heard, we are still experiencing warm weather in January with no rain in sight. The lilac tree was lulled into thinking it was an early spring and started to bloom in late December. It is so confused, but we welcome the delicate blooms and sweet scent. Every flower is…
Camellia Crush
Our camellia tree is in full bloom! It is covered with many more to come. I snip a few every couple days and float them in water in a beautiful pressed glass dish. It is a wonderful way to bring the outside in and spread its beauty. Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of…