DIY: How to Make a Succulent Fountain Looking for a way to add a beautiful and water friendly feature to your garden? We’ve got the perfect garden project for your next weekend outdoors. Here at Eye of the Day, Amelia Richardson, better known as Mimi, takes care of the succulent plantings around the store. An…
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Paul Hendershot and Designing with Water Features
When Paul Hendershot and his trusty dog Chief walk through the door, our day at Eye of the Day becomes just that much better. Paul likes to stroll through the store, seeing new products and picking the pieces he wants to show his clients. He’s funny and warm and stiletto sharp. We were looking at…
California Garden Designer Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts
Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts Designs Thoughtful and Practical California Gardens In our continued series, Blueprint, that covers the work and projects of landscape and garden professionals, we are happy to count Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts in Santa Barbara, California as one of our most loyal designers. She has been using Eye of the Day as…
Designer Recommendations for the California Garden
What to Plant? The California Garden Checklist Many of the landscape architects, designers and trade professionals that have been frequenting Eye of the Day over the years are now friends and we asked a few of them what plants they like to use and why when designing for their clients. Rick Button of Rick Button…
Book Review: Reimagining the California Lawn
Book Review – Reimagining the California Lawn: Water-conserving Plants, Practices, and Designs Continuing on a road we have just begun to travel, this month’s book, Reimagining the California Lawn: Water-conserving Plants, Practices and Designs gives us another look at drought tolerant plants from around the world and offers design ideas and practical solutions to complement our Mediterranean…
Eye of the Day Installations at the Pasadena Public Library and Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Eye of the Day Installations at the Pasadena Public Library and Santa Barbara Museum of Art Pasadena Public Library and the Garden Club On April 23rd and 24th, the Pasadena Public Library was transformed into a botanical paradise. “Reflections – A Centennial Celebration”, was presented by the Pasadena Garden Club. The purpose of the Garden…
