The Hawaiian Culture is focused on the guardianship and care for Nature.  Being enveloped in such a culture for a week and a half was a powerful experience, especially at this time of protest over Mauna Kea's protection.  Watch Episode 4 of the Plant Detective September 18th!

 On Friday, August 30th at 9AM PST, watch the premiere of Episode 3 and chat with me during the episode! I can answer more questions in the chat so...

Enjoy Episode 2 Earthlings!  ✌🏽💜🌱     In this episode I'm answering your questions about house plants, succulents, balcony plants and corn. Send i...

The summertime has brought a colorful mix of birds through the #BalconyGarden in Glendale.  

Summer is a season of sharing for the hummingbirds.  They are territorial year round, but they will be more likely to share the feeder when it is really hot.  It is as though the heat makes them too tired to be aggressive enough to chase away the others.

This article is from The Conversation, and I wanted to share it here with you to express the health benefits of gardening and spending time in nature.  Enjoy!

Anxiety and depression: why doctors are prescribing gardening rather than drugs

Living in Southern California has offered me options in keeping nature in my life.   A flexible work schedule and an unconventional weekend have helped me add nature into my weekly schedule.  Continue reading "Making Time for Nature & Recording My Garden's Progress with Trello" below.