Hello, from the Dirty Girl…

DGG is a horticulture collective that includes writings on gardening, useful products from our brand and others, links and resources to outstanding companies and organizations, and a compelling compendium of Jenn's thoughts, ideas, interests and concerns regarding the environment. Oh! And sometimes deliberate sexual content and swearing, wrapped up in a pretty flower picture. Thanks for reading & commenting on my garden blog!

Setting Up Roots

I’ve just moved into a fabulous new house in HMB. My sister is giving birth… pretty much right now. And work has exploded….. better posts to come shortly! Kisses, Jenn

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BFF with Honey Bees!

It’s been long standing that I am besties with honey bees. This is unlike my sister some people who freak the fuck out when ever honey bees buzz around. So, in an effort to over come any fear you may have with our flying farmers, here are a few tips [...]

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Forward Foliage

This could quite possibly be the most gorgeous cabbage in the world. I found her growing in my client, Janet’s garden, and fell in love immediately. It’s hard when you fall in love with things that are not people, since most of the time, you are the one having to [...]

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I Heart Echeveria

This little picture is of my echeveria in full bloom. I love how the little flowers dangle into the perfect drop… and the color is incredible. My apologies for the picture… if it wasn’t so shitty small you would be able to see the fabulous coral coloring. As it is, [...]

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Akebia

Akebia quinata is a fabulous vine. It grows similar to a honeysuckle, but without the fragrance. It has lovely little chocolate flowers that cluster in bells at the top of the new growth. It’s perfect for growing and mixing with clematis or roses. You can find this at most nurseries [...]

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Yo Mama!!!!!!!!

One of my favorite org’s Sustainable Harvest is offering a great Mother’s Day gift… For yo Mama and another person’s Mama!! “When you give a Gift of Hope, we send your recipient a beautiful, specially-designed notecard, and your support provides farming families in Central America with the tools and training [...]

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Love my Buddha

I’ve had a pot by my front door for about a year and a half now. When I first moved to this house, I planted it with a fabulous little daphne, some nepeta and I think a couple annuals. Well, everything has filled in nicely – except growing towards the [...]

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What Spam Looks Like:

I know you other garden bloggers get the fucking annoying fabulous spam that I do… probably even more. Feel free to share your favorites… here are some of mine. 1) There’s the mildly annoying, possibly harmless – but still spam: federalgrantconnection.org/ info@federalgrantconnection.org 174.131.38.99 Submitted on 2010/01/08 at 9:29am Very good [...]

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2 wet 2 work

It’s too wet to work today. Plus, yesterday I picked up some wet burlap and my back decided to take a vacation from holding up the rest of my body. It’s works out ok, as it’s raining out and there is plenty of trashy tv to watch paper work to [...]

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Earth Victory Day

Happy Earth Day everyone! Earth Day, Halloween and Valentine’s Day are my favorite holidays. Well, those and any holiday that includes giving me lots of gifts, too. But today is Earth Day, and it’s cause for celebration! This month, I’ve noticed an out pour of interest in Victory gardens, from [...]

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