Category Archives: Inspirational

Lawn Goodbye: Hello Pollinators & San Carlos Stay-Cation

Dana and Grace now have more free time for entertaining friends al fresco and they wanted to have different areas to make that happen. They also wanted their garden to be a respite from the hectic days. Grace wanted a space for renewing her soul – a stay-cation almost as wonderful as putting her toes in the sand when on vacation. There is no place like your own garden to be able to slow down and embrace the gifts you have.
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Prominent Palo Alto Corner Now Colorful

This 2021 Project began with Beth, an existing wonderful Palo Alto client, inviting me to discuss their expansive corner planting area.  “The once ugly, uninspiring corner planting beds have now become a destination spot for neighborhood walkers, who often stop … Continue reading

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In A Client’s Own Words: What This Garden Means to Anne

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Hi Kim, “I love being in the garden you were so instrumental in creating. It is a place I can go when I really need to lose myself and relax. Then, unknowingly, I find various plants and flowers vying for … Continue reading

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2016 YEAR IN REVIEW

This has been an abundant year of gardening! Planted in 27 gardens; 12 on-going and seasonal update clients. 14 New Clients! Each project is all ways, always unique to the spaces and clients that employ me. As I tackle only … Continue reading

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Abundant & Magical Mother Nature

The magic of Mother Nature is abundant here in the amazing growth in 6 weeks since completion. Last Friday, I was treated to an invitation to see all in person. Photos do not do this project justice! Karin is now … Continue reading

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2013 Year in Review!

This has been an abundant year of gardening! Planting in 25 gardens;   From Palo Alto to Menlo Park, Los Altos, Redwood City,  Sunnyvale Traveled as far away as Pleasanton & Hillsborough 16 on-going seasonal update clients & 9 new … Continue reading

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Honoring Steve Jobs

Yesterday I was delivering flowers to my clients’ house and discovered Steve Jobs is my clients’ neighbor! This inspiring man coincidently lives in Palo Alto, approximately two houses away in a section of town known as Old Palo Alto. His … Continue reading

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“Now We Are Out Here Every Chance We Get!”

MAGIC OF TIME: This Foster City backyard began 18 months ago. See how the plants are establishing and filling in the way intended: The way I approach any design project is that I let the space speak as I listen … Continue reading

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All the worlds a stage

While i was driving on El Camino toward Roger Reynold’s Nursery, wondering why there was so much traffic at 9 am. I saw this license plate: LVSMPLY of course instantly, i was wishing i had the camera with me! I … Continue reading

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Music of this morning

bzzzzz! What a gift from Mother Nature’s world joined me this morning with my breakfast! Music to my quiet morning… As i sat at my kitchen table to witness the timing of the past week since this came into bloom, … Continue reading

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