http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/ en Charlotte@dirtdujour.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T07:00:24+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/when_the_vase_rides_shotgun/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/when_the_vase_rides_shotgun/#When:07:00:24Z Debra Prinzing may have found the solution to the tippy vase in the front seat problem. She has racked up the car hours with vases, researching her new book on locally sourced flowers, The 50 Mile Bouquet. whatever Daily Mail—-Roses return to English gardens after 50 year decline. Northern California, Accessories, Plants 2012-05-17T07:00:24+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/innside_job/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/innside_job/#When:07:00:09Z Outside Inn, a fun hotel in Nevada City, is celebrating the annual Soroptimist Garden Tour this weekend and shoveling out a ready to plant organic garden too. You don’t even have to be local to win; they’ll mail you the garden goodies package. Tempted to come up? Give in. Weather’s perfect and the gardens are varied. whatever The Huntsville Item—-Think twice before you order a truckload of rocks. Northern California, Gardens, Eat this, Organic products 2012-05-16T07:00:09+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/buffalos_gift_to_carmel/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/buffalos_gift_to_carmel/#When:07:00:14Z Sometimes it takes an appreciative visitor to wake us up to our local treasures. Jim Charlier, garden maven of Buffalo, is a Carmel fan. His photos of a recent Carmel visit are enough to make you clear your calendar, toss a bag in the car, and head for the coast. Photo: Jim Charlier whatever The Telegraph—-Behind the scenes dirt in the final week before the Chelsea Flower Show. Northern California, Small garden, Gardens, Drought tolerant 2012-05-15T07:00:14+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/old_spice/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/old_spice/#When:07:00:25Z Sorry, we’re not featuring the Old Spice guy today. Every bit as exciting though is this old spice rack, reused as a vertical planter. Bet you have some similar white stuff in the garage, just waiting to come out and play in the garden. All courtesy of clever Chris McLaughlin in Placerville; her latest gardening book is The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Small Space Gardening. whatever The Independent—-Duchess of Windsor’s black patent leather wheelbarrow. Northern California, Southern California, Accessories, Small garden, Eat this, Two, four and eight-legged 2012-05-14T07:00:25+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/all_that_succulent_jazz/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/all_that_succulent_jazz/#When:07:00:17Z Those shutters layered with succulents, and succulent picture frames we so admire? Garden designer Susan Morrison will help you make the succulent bundles that are the key ingredients, in a workshop and talk at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. The garden will offer succulent cuttings for you to use and take home. The whole shindig is a benefit for the garden, on Tuesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. Photo: Garden Up! whatever Cleveland.com—-New job in the recession: urban shepherd. Northern California, Design, Gardens, Two, four and eight-legged 2012-05-08T07:00:17+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/wimbledon_goes_all_california/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/wimbledon_goes_all_california/#When:07:05:00Z How many California gardeners struggled to get the English look? Now the tables are turned and the Brits are planting olive trees and agapanthus, in response to their drought. Wimbledon is the latest. No word yet that they will abandon the strawberries and cream. Or the grass courts. whatever Boston.com—-One more reason to reduce your lawn: Riding mowers recalled. Northern California, Southern California, Drought tolerant 2012-05-07T07:05:00+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/monarchs/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/monarchs/#When:07:08:49Z Happy news from the Monterey Peninsula! The Monterey Herald reports “the annual nose, or proboscis, count of Monarch butterflies” was higher in 2012 than 2011. The marvelous Monarchs have left their preserve, so watch for them in your garden. Photo: Louise Docker whatever Daily Mail—-Queen Noor and her head gardener in altercation over avocados. Northern California, Eat this, Two, four and eight-legged 2012-05-03T07:08:49+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/the_lure_of_lavender/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/the_lure_of_lavender/#When:07:00:17Z Have you succumbed to this fragrant, drought-tolerant, deer-resistant plant? I’m betting the answer is, Yes! The Telegraph is gushing about Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’. What’s your favorite lavender variety? whatever Mirror—-Garden gnomes a possible health hazard.   Northern California, Plants, Drought tolerant 2012-05-02T07:00:17+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/meander_in_marin/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/meander_in_marin/#When:07:05:03Z Marin County. Garden tour. Ten dollars. What’s not to like? Watch the slideshow for some preview fun. Arranged by the Bay Friendly Landscaping and Gardening Coalition for Saturday, May 19. Pelican approved. whatever Daily Mail—-Two celeb gardeners sting a stalker.   Northern California, Gardens 2012-05-01T07:05:03+00:00 http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/a_birds_house_is_his_castle/ http://northerncalifornia.dirtdujour.com/item/a_birds_house_is_his_castle/#When:07:03:20Z Especially when it’s called Peckingham Palace. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, a bird house replica of Buckingham Palace will be installed in a London wildlife area. The Telegraph is quite chirpy about it. whatever Grist—-Careful what you feed the birds. Scotts Miracle Gro knowingly sold poisoned birdseed. Northern California, Southern California, Accessories, Two, four and eight-legged 2012-04-30T07:03:20+00:00