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ABOUT MY GARDEN
My garden is my happy place, and I am a self-professed "plant nerd". Some people browse boutiques or book stores -- I browse nurseries for fun.
We live on a half-acre lot on the Peninsula with shade, sun and lots of trees. We are avid composters, and also raise chickens and bees.
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Cut flowers from our yard fill vases inside our home year-round. And from spring to fall, much of our produce comes from our vegetable and herb gardens, and 10 fruit trees.
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Although my professional career and training are in business, I have loved gardening since my grandmother taught me to find the Lillies-of-the-Valley in the shady spot under her camelias. My mother has also been an inspiration, always spending time in her garden and sharing her gorgeous cut roses with me.
A few years ago, a friend asked me to help her fix up the neglected back patio of a home she was just moving into (see Jill's garden). Doing the project together was fun and rewarding. I decided to help others so more people could have beautiful spaces to spend time and enjoy life.
GARDEN PHILOSOPHIES
My grandmother Josephine said "Spend a nickel on dirt and a penny on the plant". Good soil and regular amendments will help keep your garden healthy and happy.
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Prune, prune, prune. Think of your garden like your hair - it needs regular trims to keep its style (would you let your hair grow untrimmed for years?)
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If a plant is healthy and happy in its place, keep it!
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Design for all four seasons - you want to love your garden not just in summer, but in fall, winter and spring too.
