Jerusalem sage … or Dr. Seuss trees?

On my visit to the local arboretum a few weeks back, I came across a fun plant I’d never seen before: Let me introduce you to Jerusalem sage. I searched online to learn more about it. The first site I visited … Continue reading

Luther Burbank’s green thumb

As I mentioned in last week’s post, my husband knew my missing a race would require distraction and cheering up. After the race and breakfast, we headed to Luther Burbank’s home and gardens. They’re both usually open to the public, … Continue reading

Easter gardens

Easter has long been one of my favorite holidays. The weekend leading to Easter was always a whirlwind of fun when I was growing up. My aunt, uncle and cousins drove down from Maryland, and we spent Saturday afternoon painting Easter eggs. … Continue reading