Posts by helen

A Year in the Garden 2021 Calendar

Posted by on Nov 17, 2020

A Year in the Garden 2021 Calendar

Folded size 5.125″ x 6″ tall. • spiral bound    Purchase calendar Printed on 100% recycled cardstock Calendars have always been a favorite of mine. I think it’s because I love to mark the seasons — whether it be in my ornamental or vegetable garden. I love to see the changes in the neighborhood flora as I take my daily walks. The illustrations show some of my favorite flowers in the month they flower here in Oakland, California. I have designed this new small wall calendar for you to accompany me on my floral travels through next year. January • Orchid February • Sedum March • Iris April • Tree Peony May • Rock Rose June • Nicotiana July • Cup of Gold vine August • Rose September • Calla Lily October • Tibouchina November • Pelargonium December • Azalea Pictured on the front cover is a Dahlia...

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12 Simple Seasonal Vegetable Recipe Ideas

Posted by on Feb 9, 2017

12 Simple Seasonal Vegetable Recipe Ideas

6 x 5″ • spiral bound • 14 pages    Purchase recipe book Printed on 100% recycled cardstock                             This colorful cookbook contains some of my favorite vegetable recipes illustrated in watercolor. Each month features a simple, tasty way 
to prepare a seasonal vegetable. All recipes are vegetarian. January: Roasted Cauliflower February: Caramelized Onions March: Kale Salad April: Sugar Snap Peas & Mushrooms May: Radish Sauté June: Frenched Romano Beans July: Roasted Tomatoes August: Cucumber Yogurt Salad September: Carrot Salad October: Roasted Pepper Bruschetta November: Braised Brussels Sprouts December: Roasted Winter Squash...

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winter squash

Posted by on Oct 27, 2015

winter squash

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adirondack chair + blue hat

Posted by on Aug 24, 2015

adirondack chair +  blue hat

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gerbera daisy

Posted by on Aug 24, 2015

gerbera daisy

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Yard Long beans

Posted by on Mar 8, 2015

Yard Long beans

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Watermelon radish

Posted by on Mar 8, 2015

Watermelon radish

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Rainbow chard

Posted by on Mar 8, 2015

Rainbow chard

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Padron peppers

Posted by on Mar 8, 2015

Padron peppers

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Jicama

Posted by on Mar 8, 2015

Jicama

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Indian Blood Peaches

Posted by on Mar 8, 2015

Indian Blood Peaches

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Cauliflower

Posted by on Mar 8, 2015

Cauliflower

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passion flower

Posted by on Nov 1, 2014

passion flower

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fuchsia hybrid

Posted by on Nov 1, 2014

fuchsia hybrid

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rhododendron

Posted by on Jun 4, 2014

rhododendron

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tree dahlia

Posted by on Dec 31, 2013

tree dahlia

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red amaryllis

Posted by on Dec 31, 2013

red amaryllis

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rudbeckia

Posted by on Oct 25, 2013

rudbeckia

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matilija poppy

Posted by on Sep 1, 2013

matilija poppy

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anemone

Posted by on Jun 26, 2013

anemone

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Jarrahdale winter squash

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Jarrahdale winter squash

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Peony grapes

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Peony grapes

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Candy-stripe figs

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Candy-stripe figs

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Painted Serpent cucumber

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Painted Serpent cucumber

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Fresh herbs: chives, tarragon + sage

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Fresh herbs: chives, tarragon + sage

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Ramps + spring onions

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Ramps + spring onions

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Guajillo, Pequin & de Arbol chiles

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Guajillo, Pequin & de Arbol chiles

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Celeriac or celery root

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Celeriac or celery root

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Mizuna, cranberries + coastal huckleberries

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Mizuna, cranberries + coastal huckleberries

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Makrut or Keiffer limes

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Makrut or Keiffer limes

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Chestnuts

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Chestnuts

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Habanero + Thai peppers

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Habanero + Thai peppers

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Pink Pearl apple

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Pink Pearl apple

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Cherry tomatoes in a tin

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Cherry tomatoes in a tin

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Arctic Rose white nectarine

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Arctic Rose white nectarine

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Blueberries + cream

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Blueberries + cream

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Belgian endive chicory

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Belgian endive chicory

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Albion parsnip

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Albion parsnip

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Puntarelle chicory

Posted by on Jun 23, 2013

Puntarelle chicory

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Gerbera daisy

Posted by on Jun 22, 2013

Gerbera daisy

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