After two nights of frost, I am faced with the realization that the garden is shutting down for winter. Only last week, I was harvesting basil and tomatoes for Caprese Salad and now both plants are crippled from the cold nights. That said, I have decided to “harvest” the last of my late season produce …
Native to New Zealand, Phormiums (New Zealand Flax) provide upright, evergreen, strong structural form to the garden. Available in an assortment of colors and sizes ranging from 2-6′ x2-6′, Phormiums require regular to little water and will tolerate full sun to partial shade. Phormium Trio-
Native to South America. 3-6’ tall, 1-3’ wide. Good background plant as the purple flower floats on relatively see through, light foliage and stems. Low water use and long lasting blossoms make this a good garden staple. Hardy perennial in North Bay, self-seeding. Great habitat plant for pollinators! Verbena bonariensis behind Phlomis fruticosa and Phormim.
Back in elementary school, we learned about the importance of pollination for the development of flowers and ultimately seeds. With roughly 30% of the human food supply dependent upon pollination for development, it is important that we foster habitat environments for pollinators in our gardens. Often the honey bee is first to mind when people …
Kicking off the new year at one of my favorite Sonoma spots for enjoying a cafe or glass of wine, The Sunflower Caffee. Located on the west side of the main square in Sonoma, the Sunflower Caffee is an inspiring place to catch up on some reading, paperwork or with an old friend. There are …
