I really like a fresh idea for using a kitchen item that does not get a lot of table time: The Tureen.   I have a few pretty tureens in my cupboards at home that I hardly ever use. When I saw two being used for planters I was smitten!  Putting two four inch pots…

I found a great garden destination in Bakersfield that I want to share. It is a little place with a big amount of charm! When I pulled up to Cricklewood I was immediately captured by the  old bicycle out front overflowing with flowers. Walking through the gate I left the hot dry world of Bakersfield…

Select Plant Material: When choosing plants the endless possibilities could make the task overwhelming. The way I approach it is to choose a palette of colors to work from. I keep this limited to two or three colors at the most. Then I go to the nursery to see what is available in those colors.…

There are so many things that we use to embellish our gardens and make them uniquely our own. One of those things is to add some garden art. It could be statuary, plaques, custom stepping stones, signage, etc… When I went to a clients this week I noticed this bear statue and it caught my…