Cooking from the Garden: Fresh Pea Soup
Our spring garden is growing now and the peas I planted from seed a few months ago are ready to harvest. This is a special variety, called Peas in a Pot that does well in containers.
Sakura: Cherry Blossoms
The bright, clear light of springtime brings a soft glow to the ornamental cherry trees I see blossoming this time of year. They are the last to bloom of all the flowering trees and create a grande finale of fluffy white blossoms that turn to pink as time passes.
On My Bookshelf: The Plant Recipe Book by Baylor Chapman
Last week at the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show I had the pleasure of meeting Baylor Chapman of Lila B. Design and author of The Plant Recipe Book. After attending her presentation about creating living centerpieces, she generously shared a copy of the book with me.
Roses and Redbuds: Arranging with Tree Branches
It is becoming a beautiful spring season and the redbud trees are blossoming bright. The spectacular violet pink of their flowers inspired me to create this arrangement of branches, pink jasmine from the garden and a $5 bunch of roses from our local Trader Joe's.
Shopping at The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
There are so many fantastic vendors at the San Francisco Floral and Garden Show marketplace this year! Thought I'd share just a few of my favorite stops...
The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show is a spectacular event that brings together floral and garden designers, urban homesteaders, nurseries, vendors, and other nature enthusiasts to celebrate the beauty of plants in many different contexts.