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A very dear “garden collaborator” (client) recently wrote, “The garden continues to delight – many unique and interesting experiences unfold!  I love to see my neighbor’s children insist their parents stop so they can touch the lamb�...

Creating sacred space, connecting us back to the divine. I aim to unify home and garden while honoring the environment and natural resources. I am deeply committed to water-efficient landscapes. Creating wildlife habitat with California native plants i...

Meet Larry Bergeron. Born and raised on a farm in Southern Michigan, he and his wife Pat have lived in Roseville for more than 25 years. They have four sons, all living within 10 miles of their home. An electrical … Continue reading →

I suppose that, when my parents chose to name both of their sons after trees, one of us was destined to work—or live—with plants. My brother chose football. I grew up in Redding, and had every natural wonder that I … Continue reading →

Let’s think about some of the characteristics that make each one of us unique. Take my husband for example. He’s of Celtic heritage with fair complexion that burns easily in the sun. I am of Italian heritage and love the … Continue reading &#...

“It’s magical trees Dapple the sun as they sway with each lazy breeze They’ll set your mind at ease” Do these words sound familiar? They’re from Carly Simon’s song, “The Garden”. Lyrics by Jacob Brackman, music by Carly Simon; 1971 &#82...

Writing the Blue Thumb blog all summer and into fall (I believe it really IS fall now) has been an adventure for both Cheryl and me. We have met many new friends in our quest to make water conservation and … Continue reading →

“Delicious autumn!  My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.”  ~George Eliot I could not think of a better way to express my love of … Continue reading →

There is palpable energy in the room when you are talking with Sue Gage Jennings about absolutely anything to do with conservation of water, the soil and other natural resources. She is a wellspring of information and ideas and willingly shares her “...

President and Owner, English Garden Care, Inc. A company with a name like “English Garden Care” may not sound like it has anything to do with water-efficient landscaping. But learn how the company's owner, Robb Munn, uses weather-based information ...