Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers - Container Gardening

08/25/2026

I planted this succulent garden for a client a few years ago, and today I added a few more! They are absolutely thriving in this location with morning sun and afternoon shade. I love how beautiful they look in front of the rock wall!

08/19/2026

Regusci Winery in Napa is still one of my all-time favorites! I love it for its beautiful edible and floral gardens—they are truly incredible! They even have a vegetable stand where you can pick up fresh veggies and simply leave a donation!

08/11/2026

July–August: This is a good time to prune deciduous fruit trees, including apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, and nectarines. Summer pruning helps keep trees at the height you want, controls their size, and makes harvesting easier. Remove overly vigorous upright shoots, water sprouts, and branches that are growing where you don’t want them.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!

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06/23/2026

I took a chance and planted my vegetables in March during that early heat wave, and it definitely paid off! I planted six varieties of tomatoes—Roma, Early Girl, Cherokee Purple, Black Prince, Red Beefsteak, and Big Boy—and they are all loaded with fruit. Along with the tomatoes, I’m growing zucchini, bell and hot peppers, cucumbers, beans, and eggplant. The first to ripen are the Romas, which I roasted and turned into a delicious homemade sauce. There’s nothing quite like enjoying the rewards of a successful garden season!

Western Sunset Zone 14
USDA Zone 9b

06/04/2026

Today was our Garden Club’s last meeting of the season, and what a beautiful way to celebrate! Members of the Diablo Women’s Garden Club brought flowers from their own gardens to decorate the tables, creating stunning displays of color, texture, and creativity.

Each arrangement was unique and reflected the love and care that goes into our gardens. It was a wonderful reminder of the beauty we can grow and share with one another.

05/27/2026

Everywhere I look, I see Mom.
A couple years ago, she painted this beautiful face for me, and now it holds new life with fresh succulents. A sweet reminder that love, memories, and beauty continue to grow. Missing her always.

05/24/2026

What's for breakfast?!

05/12/2026

Still "Thrilling, Filling and Spilling!"

04/23/2026