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006 Nest In Style – San Francisco Flower & Garden Show Highlights, Part 1

9 Comments 01 April 2010

Have you ever been enchanted by a garden landscape but didn’t exactly know why? Understanding basic design principles can help you make common plants come alive and create your own garden masterpieces from scratch. With so many plants and materials to choose from, the possibilities are endless, not to mention overwhelming. I traveled to San [...]

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San Francisco Flower & Garden Show: The Display Gardens

No Comments 23 March 2009

The San Francisco Flower & Garden show was totally worth the ridiculously expensive plane ticket. Both the Northwest & San Fran shows shared the “Sustainable Places. Beautiful Spaces.” theme, but I found the San Fran show to be much more artistic in nature. The vendors were pretty much the same, although San Fran had succulents [...]

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International Inspiration for Modern Plant Decor: Part Deux

No Comments 05 March 2009

As I was saying in my last entry, you can add distinct character to your home by picking interesting and modern containers. You can match the plant design with your personality or step out of your usual self and get a little wild, or a little subdued. Whichever direction you choose, ask yourself “where in [...]

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Giving Native Plants A Second Look

No Comments 14 June 2008

I have become more and more intrigued with gardens designed with native plants. You may be thinking, native plants are messy and boring. The appeal is not necessarily in their showy flowers, although some have very unique flowers and textures, but in their ability to thrive in natural conditions with minimal care. I am not [...]