About Janice

I love California, both in and out of my garden. My passions are gardening and photography. My goal is to make Plum Bird Corner a happy place to visit often.

An Outstanding Apple Tree to Grow in Southern California

Beverly Hills Apple tree with new leaves

A photography field trip to Oak Glen, California in October, 2016 started me wanting an apple tree of our own. I do believe that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so I hoped to one day be able to go into the back yard and pick from our own tree. Continue reading

Why Sunflowers and Black Eyed Susans are Special

This is why Sunflowers and Black Eyed Susans are special. Their cheerful color greeted me this morning when I went out to the garden and I was reminded why sunflowers are known as happy flowers. I think the bright yellow Black Eyed Susan could be called the same. Continue reading