Seasonal Splendor: Winter Berries

I know I’m not alone, because I see it in others at Trader Joe’s or Vroman’s.  That ashen, weary look of those doing their darndest to keep up with life’s demands.   Plenty often, our heads are down, eyes focused on the mountain of work blocking the emergency exits. Sure, on the one hand, it’s kinda [...]

Zap the Garden with Winter Color, Texture, Structure

Dear Garden Gal, I want to spruce up a couple of areas around the garden but I’m avoiding too much planting in flower beds to conserve water. Can you recommend a few plants or techniques for injecting some winter color without wasting water, money and time? – Beth S. Sierra Madre, CA   Dear Beth, [...]

Ask Garden Gal: Winter Garden Trick or Treat?

Dear Garden Gal, Is it too soon to plant a winter garden? Or should I wait till after those surly high school trick or treaters quit tramping through my yard even though I give out regular sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Plus their costumes stink! Whiskers and a pillow case is not a costume! -Anxious [...]