All posts by Marie

Holiday Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe

Holiday Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe – Vegan and Vegetarian  The week before Christmas, I picked up a gorgeous Winter Luxury Pumpkin from Swanton Berry Farms, just north of Santa Cruz, California.

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Dahlia Dreams

It’s May, the soil is warming up, and I’m getting ready to plant my dahlias in a sunny spot safe from gophers, right outside my front door for daily dahlia

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California Lilac, so many shades of blue!

California Lilac, so many shades of blue!

So many shades of blue! California lilacs (Ceanothus sp.) are some of my favorite evergreen shrubs to include in low-water gardens. Pollinators love them, they’re absolutely beautiful, their light pleasant

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Persimmon Muffin Recipe

It’s January and I’m still getting lots of persimmons, mostly from friends with trees that are already persimmoned-out for the season. Thank you persimmon trees for your incredible bounty! My

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Announcing Launch of Earth Design Gardens

earthdesigngardens.com Founder Marie Haka is proud to announce the launch of Earth Design Gardens. Our mission is to encourage natural beauty and healthy ecosystems in our community, promote food security and

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