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Rochelle013

Rochelle Barozzi, Las vegas, NV, US
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Artist, Designer and avid gardener since my parents made me pick weeds with a butter knife.
I grew up in Seattle, where all is green and beautiful. Hubby took a job in Las Vegas NV 3 years ago. I have been learning how NOT to do a desert landscape( not that there is anything wrong with that). I want color and green, it can be done in the desert, just ask my neighbors, they didn't think it could be done.

Gender: Female

Birthday: 11/14/1960


Recent comments


Re: Why Are You Working So Hard? Blow Up Your Rototiller

I so agree Billy.
I spent a huge amount of store bought soil, to try and "grow what ever I wanted" in the soil of Las Vegas. Yeah, didn't work. I studied all winter so I could make a garden of what grows naturally, and what a pleasure it was! Working with Mama Nature is so much better and more pleasing to the eye!

posted: 5:05 pm on September 14th  

Re: Part II -- It's Like Road Rage, Only Wetter

Excellant article!
When I see that in Las Vegas, and it happens more times than not, I will call and let the city know where it is.
They are getting to know me now...I don't know if that is a good thing though...

posted: 9:57 am on July 21st  

Re: Part I -- When The Well Runs Dry

From growing up in Seattle where there is a plethora of water to be had, to the Las Vegas desert has been a huge learning experiance for me.
I want a lush beautiful green garden of the past, but my neighbors insist on growing a lush garden of rocks. Pretty rocks they are no doubt, placed very nicely. I'm sure they paid a lot for some of them.
But it just aint me.
So I have dedicated myself to having the garden that will grow here, I set the alarm (or the dogs wake me up) and turn on the soaker hose, and hand wand my garden anywhere from 4am to 5am.
Things are working out nicely!
I am happy to say that we have cooled down this week from 109 to 106.
"Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jazmine in my miiiiind...."

Ro

posted: 12:26 pm on July 10th  

Re: Coastal Garden in Beautiful Montecito CA

**incorporating...need more coffee...

posted: 1:14 pm on June 25th  

Re: Coastal Garden in Beautiful Montecito CA

Well done!
It looks like you have learned the Zen of Desert Landscaping!

Hmmm, I am taking a few idea's in ya don't mind....I wasn't sure about incororating "hen's and chick's" as my Mother called them, into my garden here in Vegas. I likee! =o)

posted: 1:13 pm on June 25th  

Re: Flowers From A Bad Sci-Fi Flick

We have a lot of Puya planted in Vegas, but I have never seen it bloom! Does it take a few years to bloom? We also have a plethora of artificial "grass" around here too. It is interesting to see them vacuum/brush it around the casino's.
Or the tourists on th eground touching it to see if it is real. LOL.



posted: 2:51 pm on June 24th