Monthly Archives: December 2014
Seasonal Pleasures: Winter
Warm fires
Holly
Frost
Snuggly cashmere
Poinsettias
Vin chaud
Snowflakes
Mistletoe
Roast chestnuts
Sparkly lights
Snowdrops
Hot chocolate
Pinecones
Crackers
Mimosa (both kinds!)
Filed under Happiness Project, Nature, Photo Challenge, Photography
Friday I’m in Love: Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo…
just gorgeous!
Filed under California, Descanso Garden, Gardens, Plants, Seasonal Pleasures
Happiness Project: Descanso in November
November saw the opening of Descanso Gardens‘ Oak Woodland.
Designed around the existing lake, the project aims to showcase the native landscape of the area, a mix of oaks and other trees, California meadow and chaparral plants.
Though still very young (most of the planting was done in March), the garden promises to be a wonderful resource for gardeners looking for inspiration for xeriscaping and native planting – a must in these drought-ridden times in California…
Filed under California, Descanso Garden, Gardens, Nature, Plants
