Far Out Flora

Gardening in the Outerlands of San Francisco

March 28, 2011
by Megan
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Sproutopia Stole the Show

The SF Garden Show in San Mateo held Sproutopia, the kids gardens. One part diorama, two parts kids’ garden design…100% fun.  Top and center is my fave, the Under the Sea Garden.  Of course, I am a sucker for anything … Continue reading

March 30, 2010
by Megan
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2010 SF Garden Show Roundup

The 2010 San Francisco Garden Show was a success.  The last two days we shared our two faves, Habitat Dance with a Red-Headed Snake and Salvaged Creole Jazz Courtyard, and sharing the last of the show today. The Prehistoric Paradise … Continue reading

March 29, 2010
by Megan
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Salvaged Creole Jazz Courtyard Coolness

We’re still talking about the SF Garden Show. The people’s choice garden Salvaged Creole Jazz Courtyard rocked recycled musical instruments, alligator heads, salvaged wood and tons of succulents. Designer Dawn Engel combined pitcher plants AND staghorn ferns in hanging baskets! … Continue reading

March 28, 2010
by Megan
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Habitat Dance with a Red-Headed Snake

We headed over to the SF Garden Show yesterday afternoon and took ridiculous amounts of pictures.  One of our favorite gardens was Keelya Meadows fabulous ‘Habitat Dance with a Red-Headed Snake’. Keelya was inspired by the coloration of the endangered … Continue reading