[ SQUARE ] : NEXA pandent Black
[North Oak] : Muir Outdoor Couch (natural)
[North Oak] : Riku Coffee Table
Pitaya : Bohemian Desert - Rug natural
Black . Sand : Jason Leather Jacket White II
dust bunny . : potted rubber tree
dust bunny . paradise plants . fan palm
NOMAD : Monstera Plant
tarte. : fiddle leaf fig
Midwest : Formula - Silver
(:ERG:) : Plant Growing Kit -Echeveria v1.0
NOMAD : Test Tube Orchid Pink
NOMAD : Test Tube Orchid Red
NOMAD : Ocimum Basilicum
NOMAD : Phalaenopsis
NOMAD : Ailanthus Altissima
-David Heather- : Duffle Pile
KraftWork : Belltown Office . Bookshelf Oak
Magazine Pile Green Pears
Magazine Pile Travel
Magazine Pile Architecture
Magazine File Leather
Travel Books
Art Books
Literature Book Row
Leather Box
Fabric Box
Metal Globe Decor
e.marie : record crates
ionic : Small Plants
Ariskea : [Millie] Anthurium Round vase
Mithral : * Full Hoya Fitchii (Pack A)
Mithral : * Full Hoya Serpens (Pack A)
{vespertine} : propagation bottle / fern.
{vespertine} : propagation bottle / monstera.
{vespertine} : propagation bottle / ficus.
{vespertine} : sea side coral trinket bottles
dust bunny . : plantaholic cart . decor
Mithral : * Wall Mounted Moon Planters (White)
Mithral : * Drupacea Terrarium (Light Wood)
Fancy Decor : Handerson Table
tarte. : snake plant
Black . Sand : Hall Tree Jason Closet B
floorplan. : haunted piano RARE [c/nt]
floorplan. triple print / foam
Oh Deer! : Ye olde: Frames
Midwest : 6AM - Coffee
Midwest : 6AM - Magazine
Midwest - 6AM - Books+Phone
Midwest : Ocio - Vase
Schadenfreude : Fishie in Glass Milk Carton
Nutmeg. : Summer Backyard Chair w/Throw
Nutmeg. : Summer Backyard Chair PG
Nutmeg. : Summer Backyard Stacked Chairs
Fancy Decor : Dipped Side Table
dust bunny . : popsicle mini fridge . white
andika : {Wherever you want to go}Set
Pitaya : Bohemian Desert - Rug light
Mithral : * Wide Hoya Pendant Lamp (Silver)
Mithral : * Narrow Hoya Pendant Lamp (White)
NOMAD : Vinyl Curtain A // Stereoscopic
KraftWork : Seaside Shed . Fishing Net with Seashells
floorplan. : triple print / palms
{vespertine} : -maneki neko neon sign/wall ver./tex change
[Con.] : The Plate Collection - Washington
[Con.] : The Plate Collection - California
KAZZA : LittleDwellingPlantPot3 - pot
Midwest : Drip - Floor Lamp White
KraftWork : Seaside Shed . Mini Lighthouse
Tatty Soup : The Rusty Sink.
[Fetch] : Ameri Mirror
TBF : Bulkhead Light
Nutmeg. : Summer Backyard Lemon Tree
dust bunny . : retro planters . speaker palm . white
DIORA : Curtain Sheer2S Open/Closed
Apple Fall : Blossom Moldings
Apple Fall : Blossom Crate & Paint Supplies
Apple Fall : Blossom Paint Tin & Books
Apple Fall : Blossom Painters' Ladder
Apple Fall : Painters' Chair - LE Oak
Apple Fall : Female Bust w/ Cloth - LE Paint Splatters
Nutmeg. : Cafe Entrance Chair
Nutmeg. : Rosy Office Corner Wire Basket
Atelier Burgundy : Unfinished Wall & Frame
Atelier Burgundy : Wall Painter Set
Newspapers
Floor covering
Paint Bucket
Ladder (small)
Wall Paint Alpha Tintable
Table
[Merak] : Sophia Sofa - PG
[North Oak] : Eimi Side Table
Nutmeg. : Cafe Entrance Newspaper
Petite Mort : Elba Fluffy Cream Rug
Concept} : 05. SATURDAYS. RATTAN LAMP A
7 : William Weston III GOLD (More human than dog)
7 : Pussy Power Mask (wall decor)
dust bunny . : potted sago palm
KAZZA : LittleDwellingPlantPot - pot
AB + Pitaya : Cozy Greenhouse . Sideboard (closed)
Mithral : * Hoya Lacunosa Laos Speaker Fat Pack
Fancy Decor : LoFi Cassette Stereo (white & silver)
Fancy Decor : LoFi Cassette Tapes
Fancy Decor : Silva Basket of Books
Fancy Decor : Silva Binoculars
KraftWork : Austin Shelving . Bookcase
KraftWork : Austin Shelving . Falling Leaves Vase Lush Green
Ariskea : [February] Pottery Pot [Green]
dust bunny . : giant palm plant
CHAI. : Clarity Radio Oolong
(fd) : Cat - 01 Standing
(fd) : Cat - 02 Sleeping Curled
Soy. : House Plants Set #3 [Potted Dracaena-A]
[Kres] : Critter Clocks - Kitty v1
FINCA : Wooden whale lamp nature
Scarlet Creative : Xander Skybox - Ground Version
8月の家 3
今回も結構家自体を窓やガラスドアを増やして開放感を作りつつ、家の中は区切ってみたりしました。広々としていたので難しかったけど楽しかったです🏚
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— Ton (@Ton_Thumper) September 22, 2023
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Fields of Dreams
“When the primal forces of nature tell you to do something, the prudent thing is not to quibble over details.”
~ From the movie, Field of Dreams
Is there anyone who doesn’t marvel over the sight of a fabulous field of flowers? As a plantaholic, I swoon each spring when the promise of a kaleidoscope of flora burst from the ground. Alas! This year my swooning turned into sweating.
With the twelve atmospheric rivers and continued rain through May, the ground is also bursting with unwanted weeds of every sort…bindweed, choke weed, thistle, dayflowers, vetch, black medic, wild cutleaf geranium, dock, fleabane, spurge, ragweed, cudweed, euphorbia, poisonous hemlock, unidentifiable thugs, and a plethora of grasses blown in from the hills.
Yes, I know. A weed is just a plant growing where it is not wanted. Yet many of these unwelcome invaders are pernicious, poisonous, prickly, and painful. For the past two months, I have spent every free moment living the advice from the film and doing the prudent thing caused by the primal forces of nature…digging and pulling up the roots of these assailants. I practice the no-dig method to maintain my fields and borders. The less the soil is turned, the fewer weeds will sprout, or so the research indicates. Last spring, I added innumerable yards of nutrient-rich soil and covered it with equal amounts of mulch. In the fall, I scattered seeds of nasturtium, nigella, seafoam statice (also known as sea lavender in the Limonium species), and calendula, as well as rhizomes of various bearded iris and corms of common cornflag. Climbing roses adorn the fence. Everything sprouted as anticipated, but the winds and the birds brought these uninvited visitors who happily took up residence in the lush environment.
When the broadleaf wild cutleaf geranium is small, it is quite beautiful with tiny pink flowers and bright lime green leaves. It is also very fragrant. As this cranesbill matures with its red stems it spreads two or more feet wrapping around neighboring flower stems, making weeding more difficult. The leaf structure mingles with the nigella often resulting in more love-in-the-mist being eradicated than is wanted. Bindweed, with flowers that mimic morning glory, twines to the top of any plant, adding to the difficulty of clearing it from the orchard. Many of the grasses that self-seeded from the surrounding hillsides would be interesting in a container as a stand-alone display, but infiltrated into the centers of my flowers hinder the graceful arches of color.
Allergy season is ferocious this year. My eyes are consistently red and irritated and despite taking an antihistamine, I sneeze while weeding. According to a 2021 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of America, an academic journal, between 1990 and 2018, the North American pollen season lengthened 20 days with 20% more pollen. Warming temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are cited as causing increased pollen production. Trees, grass, and weeds are causing this sniffling, stuffiness, coughing, congestion, and itching. Hopefully, these seasonal allergies will be alleviated by late June.
As I write this, I’m taking a break from my weeding work. Tomorrow I’ll be back wearing my coveralls, hat, sunglasses, apron, boots, and gloves for another round of freeing my fields of dreams from the primal forces of nature. Slowly and joyfully, I am witnessing the glistening glory of my efforts.
Happy Gardening. Happy Growing.
Cynthia Brian’s June Digging Deep Gardening Tips
CLEAN patio furniture with a thorough scrubbing of lounge chairs and cushions.
MAINTAIN your weeding schedule. Be vigilant pulling weeds as soon as they appear as they zap nutrients and water from plants. Make certain to get the roots.
ECHO colors when you plant. Even if you plant different plants of form and texture, to capture the exuberance and energy of flow, plant swaths of the same color in opposing areas.
PRUNE lilacs after blooming to encourage more blooms next year. Lilacs can be pruned by 1/3 for optimal flowering.
LIFT your mood by designing a refuge area amongst your favorite plants with a bench or chair where you can relax, recharge, and feel protected. Throughout my landscape, I have created areas to sit, rest, and appreciate the natural beauty.
PLANT pumpkins now for a Halloween harvest. This is also a perfect opportunity to get your corn, eggplant, beets, and cucumbers started.
SUCCESSION plant your greens every three weeks including lettuce and arugula as well as root vegetables like carrots, radishes, and turnips.
SOW seeds of basil, cilantro, chives, and parsley for a summer season of savory spices.
CHECK your drip irrigation systems as well as any sprinkler heads.
WATER only once or twice a week, early in the morning when the plants will absorb the most or later in the evening.
PROPAGATE azaleas, carnations, fuchsias, and hydrangeas by taking cuttings and planting in rich soil.
DEADHEAD spent rose petals weekly to encourage continuous blossoms. Roses are spectacular this year. Keep them healthy and blooming.
MULCH your entire garden with at least three inches of material to help retain moisture, keep the soil cooler, and prevent drought related problems throughout the upcoming hot months.
BRIGHTEN patios, porches, and balconies with containers of colorful Bowles mauve (wallflower), petunias, or sweet William flowers.
PS: Don’t forget the Be the Star You Are!® Shoe Drive. Shoes may be dropped off through June 30 at https://5aspace.com/, 455 Moraga Rd. #F, Moraga or www.TeamHoogs.com, 629 Moraga Road (next to 7/11), Moraga. For more information, visit https://www.bethestaryouare.org/shoedrive
Photos and more: https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1708/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Fields-of-Dreams.html
Substack: https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/fields-of-dreams
Press Pass: https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2023/06/08/flower-fields/
Raised in the vineyards of Napa County, Cynthia Brian is a New York Times best-selling author, actor, radio personality, speaker, media and writing coach as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3. Tune into Cynthia’s StarStyle® Radio Broadcast at www.StarStyleRadio.com. Her newest children’s picture book, No Barnyard Bullies, from the series, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures is available now at https://www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store. Hire Cynthia for writing projects, garden consults, and inspirational lectures.
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Two DIY potting mixes that help indoor plants thrive
Indoor plants are sweeping the nation.
Industry figures show that around 50 million were sold last year, which works out to be roughly two indoor plants per Australian.
Craig Miller-Randle owns plenty more than two plants.
A furniture designer by trade, Craig's true calling is tending to the hundreds of indoor plants he's lined his inner-city Melbourne home with.
"I'm a self-confessed plantaholic," he says.
"With more people renting or downsizing, having a big sprawling backyard isn't the only way to enjoy plants and gardening."
Read more - https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/diy-potting-mixes-that-help-indoor-plants-thrive/12722814
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