Monthly Archives: August 2012

Under The Influence

Changing gears a bit I thought I’d share with you one example that inspires as well as drives me.  Color in nature is so, well, amazing.  There are so many things in the outside world that are the most amazing

Posted in Inspiration

The Plant From Atlantis

Looking like something from under the sea comes the Flame Bush or Coastal Jugflower also known as Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Coral Drift’.  As I’m always loving on the cool and unusual, this evergreen low-growing Australian shrub makes the grade.  It grows

Posted in Plants

Lettuce Entertain U

Continuing with the theme of leafy vegetables that I love are Lettuce.  Growing them is fairly simple and they can look stylish in the garden.  I try to alternate colorful types of lettuce when I plant which creates a pattern

Posted in Plants, Style

When The Stars Hit The Screen

Are you experienced?  Can you feel the beauty of these flowers in a state of starburst?  These flowers belong to Corymbia ficifoliaformerly Eucalyptus ficifolia and commonly referred to as the red flowering gum.  It is by far one of my

Posted in Plants, Style

Leaves I Love

Can I tell you just how much I love Kale!  I mean LOVE it.  Give it to me raw, juiced, sautéed, or roasted.  Who knew what some people consider to be a bitter leafy green could cook up so nice

Posted in Plants, Style
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