Category Archives: Gardens

“Orchid” in the Garden

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Normally in the Bay Area at this time of year, our hills are Emerald Green, unfortunately with the lack of rain they are barren brown. Always in search of something positive I went looking for gardening ideas to brighten the yard. Success! Orchid, the 2014 Color of the Year, actually looks great with brown! In this article Houzz has some great “Orchid” plant choices that grow well in dry conditions. The Lavender and Wild Thyme are particularly hardy and totally versatile.  The Thyme you can cook with and the Lavender flowers smell wonderful in sachets for yourself and as gifts.

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Still Chilly Outside….but a good time for researching Spring gardening

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One of my favorite Web Sites for all your home and design needs is HOUZZ.  From Gardening to HomeDesign this Web site is so user friendly that it provides you with the manufacturer of a rooms lighting fixture as well as it’s price tag, where and at what cost the quartz counter top you love is located and who supplied the flooring for a particular room they featured in an article. With little price tags that appear when you move your cursor over an item that strikes your fancy you know exactly what to budget. Houzz also provides you with an ” IdeaBook ” so you can save photos of rooms, furniture, cabinetry, etc. that you like. Then when you have the time and resources to make it happen in your home you have it all documented in your private file.