Down & Dirty Tips for a BLOOMING Good Life
Hey there ~
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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Not Euphoria, Euphorbia!
Euphorbia plants are pretty much everywhere. There are over 2,200 species of euphorbia! That makes it the second largest genus of plants in the world. Let’s talk about some of them.
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I love Meerlo lavender (Lavender allardii ‘Meerlo’). It’s so different from every other lavender, while still maintaining its aroma and lavender...
Plants with Big Leaves (aka, Go BIG or Go Home)
Big bold foliage is all the rage, and If you want to get in on this lush and dramatic look, it couldn’t be easier. In this post, I’m sharing share some simple tips to get you started.