Tag Archives: Gardening

Spring in Gamble Garden in Old Palo Alto, California

Hello and happy new week! I hope you had a relaxing weekend and are ready for the week ahead. This week I’d like to share with you pictures of glorious gardens that I toured as part of Gamble Garden’s Spring Tour 2025.

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Friday Flowers. February in the Garden 2025 First Signs of Spring

Hello! How has your February been? Good? Around here we’ve had storms, cold temps, and spring like weather all within a month. Our recent sunny warm temperatures felt like spring is fast approaching, with colorful blooms bursting open here and there in the garden.

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Friday Flowers. Late Summer Nursery Visit

It’s been a busy summer in our family with many celebrations and gatherings. And on top of that we’ve had many intense heat waves, all of which made it difficult to head to the nursery for my usual summer plant shopping 🪴🌺. Finally last week our temps cooled down into the 70s and 80s, motivating me to head out and pick up a few new plants.

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Wednesday Wisdom. How to Get a Natural High

Studies are showing there is something very therapeutic about being out in nature. Restless or little down? Step outside to get some fresh air, go for a walk, stroll in your garden, water a few pots, or cut a few blooms; and come back in with a dose of Natural High that will make you feel more positive.

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“I’m So Glad You Walked Past My Home.” Sheila’s Sonoma Style Garden Oasis

Hello and Happy Friday! I hope you had a good week and are looking forward to the weekend! Today I’m so excited to share with you this story of how I met my friend Sheila through our mutual love of gardening.

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