Geno's Garden

Birds are a part of our gardens ... along with the motion of the grasses, the bees going end up in their hunt for pollen, and sometimes, even, the neighbor's tape of "Does the Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight" wafting its way over the fence (seriously). I like the quiet...

California native plants - are you a fan? There's a lot to recommend. Native plants are pre-qualified garden visitors. They've already proven they can survive in your gardening environment. They also invite their friends ... the birds, bees and butterflies that love their berries, pollen and nectar. Source: laspilitas.com via Jeannie on Pinterest Note: this photo...

I love this picture for the weathered wooden fence as much as for the sunny nasturtiums, but then, I always love gardens and spaces that make me feel like I'm in the country. Did you know you can eat these flowers? They're a bit peppery ... nice additi...

One of my most "re-pinned" photos on my Pinterest page (just means it was popular)  ... I showed these on this blog earlier, but some things deserve repeating, and, with Mother's Day coming up, you just might need a hint. These flagstone hearts make wonderful stepping stones or are pretty as an accent just as...

These rocks are cute - exactly as they are! But, wouldn't they also be a delight embedded in a walkway. What a surprise that would be. (Surprise is a design element I personally think is important) Source: tumblr.com via Jeannie on Pinterest Note: this photo is from my "Garden DIY" Pinterest board. If you haven't discovered...

Isn't this a great idea? I'm really taken with it. I have a couple of grapes I purchased last year that need to be planted, too ... hmmm... Note: this photo is from my "Gardening" Pinterest board.If you haven't discovered Pinterest, check it out! I love it. A place for all the wonderful pictures, recipes...

Wouldn't it be fun to have a rig like this? A traveling outbuilding ... enjoy it at home and then hook it up to your SUV or truck or whatever and take it somewhere? Doesn't seem like it would be so hard to make, does it? This photo is from my "Outbuildings" Pinterest page.If...

My sister has a rose garden ... I'm going to have one, too! She says this beauty is either "Fame" or "First Prize, whichever, it grows tall, has sturdy stems and has blooms as big as your hand.  What's your favorite rose? Source: genosgarden.blogspot.com via Jeannie on Pinterest

Two things on my weekend planner: a trip to the Antique Trove for their "yard sale" and a visit at the Mad Imports warehouse to see what treasures I might find! I'll start with ...    The Mad Hatter This business is like a traveling french flea market. I first encountered MAD at Sacramento's Home and Garden...

Sometimes I look around at my garden and I see messes and work to be done! But today I look around and see simple pleasures...