California Fremontia, Fremontodendron californicum, is one of my all time favorite plants. To qualify this, I have an endless list of favorite plants, from annuals to trees. It usually starts with the plants closest to me at the moment, those in bloom or those that, at any particular point in time, express unique character. (Sound [...]
Archive for May, 2011
May 31, 2011 by Emily Murphy · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Botanical Moment, DESIGN, DISCOVER, Planting
Social Tagging: Fremontodendron californicum • Plant Communities • Plant Community Approach • Planting Design
Filed under: Botanical Moment, DESIGN, DISCOVER, Planting
Social Tagging: Fremontodendron californicum • Plant Communities • Plant Community Approach • Planting Design
May 19, 2011 by Emily Murphy · Leave a Comment
Filed under: DO, Grow, Tips
Social Tagging: Choosing a Plant at the Nursery
Filed under: DO, Grow, Tips
Social Tagging: Choosing a Plant at the Nursery
Let’s get it straight. Choosing plants at the nursery, even with experience, can be daunting. Not only do you need to try to stick to your list (if you came with one), but then also choose plants from amongst the bunch that look as if they would do more than survive but thrive. My history [...]
May 11, 2011 by Emily Murphy · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Art, DESIGN, Inspired
Social Tagging: Garden Art • Hare in the Garden • Ross Garden Tour
Filed under: Art, DESIGN, Inspired
Social Tagging: Garden Art • Hare in the Garden • Ross Garden Tour
I ventured out last Saturday on the Ross Garden Tour and, ever since, my thoughts wander back to this particular bunny, clearly titled “garden hare” in the guide book. It certainly possesses the proportions of a hare. Regardless, it’s garden juju is strong. Usually when I think of art in the garden my mind runs through [...]