{a few snapshots from my garden}
Lately, my inspiration has been coming from choosing the plants, flowers and containers that grace my lanai garden. I've been scouring the local nurseries and garden centers for unique flora with vibrant colors. I've been experimenting with mixtures of organic potting soil, worm castings and organic fertalizer. Spending a little time each day to care for my garden. It really feels like I'm settling into my new home..my studio is almost all set up and now I can spend time cultivating my garden.
Really...it's been a LONG time since I've actually felt settled and spent time at home. For the past 8 years its' been a constant life of packing and unpacking..to the airport and off to the next city..on the move from place to place. So this is a nice welcome change of pace.
Now I get a little more time for me, to get back into the things that I love to do besides my art. I've been enjoying designing and putting together the containers for my garden. I love the rich colors of foliage of heuchera plants and the long skinny branches that spring mini buds and flower "bells". One of the containers has collage of a deep burgundy heuchera with hints of green with tiny pink flowers a nice contrast from the bright yellow/greens of the vinca vine and Pistache and other greenery/grass that spills over the sides. A few of my faves that are making an appearance in my garden now are the gorgeous "Joey" plant, Graffiti Double Red {an exotic geranium}..of course I couldn't pass that up :) and a few different tomato plants, peppers, strawberries and Tyler's bonsai trees. Also, I have a little obession collecting interesting containers to display in the garden. I found the vintage craftsman metal tool box and a few ceramic pots at Creative ReUse in Berkeley.
the strawberries are flowering.
tomatoes are coming too..little yellow flowers are blooming.
hope you enjoy a little peek into my artful garden...xo~treiC
