“Why” is a word that begs an explanation. Like a seven-year-old.
* Why do you work all the time? Because …
* Why is it so hot? Because …
* Why are you building this garden?
Sometimes we explain things with stories. Think how … Continue Reading
Hello and hello! Great weather a couple days this week, but the mystic prophets at the weather stations are calling for … wait for it … ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW! Who knew? Sidebar: for those of you who don’t already… Continue Reading
A lot of people have expressed amazement that the Tea Party and the ACLU are both threatening to sue if the city puts “rules” for “controlling” the use of the Redding City Library parking lot by people handing out leaflets. How, they ask, could the ultra-conservative Tea Party and the “Commie Pinko” ACLU be aligned? Is the world upside down? These people should be sworn enemies, not allies … Continue Reading
My husband and I explored Naples, Rome, Florence, and Venice during our honeymoon in Italy. Venice enchanted us with its spectacular scenery and its intriguing history: We arrive in Venice by train after dark. A chilly sea breeze reminds us… Continue Reading
Read Part 5 of “Pink House Chronicles – The Garden” here. Ah, the “H” question. In garden design, this is about all those practical considerations for bringing the ideas into physical reality. How will the new garden be built? By… Continue Reading
Tonight, as the clock struck 8, a princess from the new world stared at the ancient clock tower and clasped her hand against her beautiful garnet pendant as if to ensure the newly acquired jewel wouldn’t disappear like a glass… Continue Reading
This is an interesting question to ask while working through your landscape planning. It has to do with the time you will use your outdoor spaces.
First there are the DAILY whens, each with different attributes: cool mornings, hot afternoons. Design your space for … Continue Reading
The early days of a relationship are a time of high energy, creativity and endless nights. The pheromones (a powerful sex attractant), or perhaps eHarmony, have drawn us together. We are on our best behavior … we primp, we fuss,… Continue Reading
I speak with dog owners and advise them about their pets nearly every day. Sometimes I think to myself, “Maybe this advice could help other people, too.” Details of the people and dogs involved have been changed to protect client… Continue Reading
Read Part 3 of “Pink House Chronicles – The Garden” here. In the interrogative outline we’ve been exploring in our series, the “Where” part is about assessing your site and its immediate surroundings. This is almost as important as the… Continue Reading
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