Hello everyone, and thank you for visiting my blog. My name is Alexandra, and I'm a full-time working mother living in Southern California with my loving husband and young toddler. My home is my palace, and I also love gardening & organization. So in these blogs, I hope to share ideas, tips and tricks of maintaining an enjoyable home & garden and a healthy / organized lifestyle along side working demanding jobs, all on top of having a young & energetic toddler boy. I welcome your thoughts and sharing of your ideas / tidbits with me!
With summer just around the corner, hydrangeas should be in full bloom in Southern California! Mophead Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) is the most common type of hydrangea, producing circular, pom-pom-like flowers in pink, blue, white, or lavender. They are lovely when in full bloom, and make ...
In the post Roses 101, I mentioned rootstock suckers that could occur to grafted roses. Here is a perfect example of one I came across while hangout with my toddler at the park. Noticed how there is a red colored rose in the midst of orange roses?
The rootstock here is a rose called Dr. Huey – O...
Ah, roses. Which girl doesn’t love the elegantly wrapped petals, delicate perfumes, and gorgeous palettes? My husband once asked, “why do you love roses so much?” To which I responded with, “What’s there not to love?” (Ok, maybe the thornes, but still...)
What’s better than enjoying t...