Down & Dirty Tips for a BLOOMING Good Life

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We’re Hilary and Karen, childhood friends who grew up in the beautiful Sonoma County wine country, surrounded by gorgeous landscapes and farm fresh foods. Hilary is a garden designer with a master’s degree in landscape architecture from Harvard. Karen is a self-proclaimed “brown thumb” who knows how to cook a good meal. Here, we share tips on gardens, flowers, food and life.
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Nasturtiums: The Colorful and Edible Flower
I’ve liked nasturtiums since I saw them in Monet’s paintings of the garden at Giverny. The bright and bold trailing plant would blur the gravel pathway,…
How to Make Rosemary Water for Your Skin, Hair & More
There are so many good reasons to learn how to make rosemary water. I’m going to start by saying making rosemary water is a truly enjoyable...
Make the Most of Your Tropical Hibiscus: Care Tips & Creative Uses
“Tropical hibiscus flowers only live for one day.” Karen (my “brown thumb” blog partner) told me she heard that was true. I had trouble believing...