Topiaries, for life!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHave you ever really thought about the topiary? It is a beautifully trimmed plant that clearly takes the shape of something, anything. They also happen to make me very happy.

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Lotusland Gardens in Montecito, California

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATucked within the winding roads of Montecito, California lies Lotusland — the brain child of Ganna Walska. She herself was quite a character (born in Poland, became an opera singer, married six times, acquired great wealth), and her gardens are splendid. Seeing that I am desperately trying to keep our garden plants and pots alive (perhaps even flourish one day), this sounded like a great place to visit. Upon hearing Lotusland had a topiary garden that surrounds a horticultural clock, I couldn’t miss it!

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