Bloom Blog

It was overwhelming, that  trip I took to the big-box store.Upon entry, I was smacked with towering shelves of toxic weed killer.So, I decided to find something less harmful, but strong enough to … read more

I’ve had a love affair with roses since I was a little girl, when I used to help my dad take care of the rosebushes in our Southern California front yard. Now that I have my own garden with more than … read more

Paper Towels. I love them, I hate them. As an avid environmentalist, I cringe as I still find myself falling back on this bulky monthly staple, and besides, I don't want to be a typical American& … read more

Above is a shot of the my first peony bloom of the season. I love it against the silver of the lamb's ear. It seems the more I work in my garden, the more I am inspired and energized to create mo … read more

I've been reading a lot about minimalism, but as a middle-aged woman, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to connect with the minimalist websites and blogs emerging from a younger generation.Don't g … read more