Firefox | June 30, 2009
When the Spanish missionaries explored the landscape of California, they often named canyons or valleys for the plants that grew abundantly there. Many features, even in Death Valley, are named for the native California Grape, Vitis californica. This hardy, drought tolerant vine scrambled over rocky cliffs, or over trees along stream banks remiding the explorers [...]
Firefox | June 20, 2009
The new garden I have been planting in Monterey has been moving forward. I created a small, fragrant, rose garden in one of the few spots that receives ample afternoon sun. This spot is a centerpiece of the garden, the first bed seen when you arrive through the gates. I choose a palette of English [...]
Firefox | June 14, 2009
I remember when I was small having to sit outside the Salinas City Hall one afternoon while my mother dealt with some issue inside. The lawn was bare except for a very strange small tree growing against the white concrete wall. The tree had big puffs of pink fluff couched among purple leaves. Years later [...]
admin | June 12, 2009
The sustainable, fully recyclable, ultra modern chic, fire-safe tables and benches by Orange 22.
Epigram is the new series with quotes by Milton Glaser with proceeds benefitting the International Rescue Commitee
Firefox | June 10, 2009
June 20th is SOS Day at California State Parks. On that day, visit a CA State Park, pay an entrance fee, hike a trail, visit a historic building, pick up a piece of trash, take photos, enjoy yourself and send a message to Governor Schwartzeneger that closing state parks is bad for the economy, bad [...]
Firefox | June 6, 2009
The Army will be conducting a controlled burn on 900 acres of Fort Hunter Ligget today. The fire coincides with the Monterey County Wildland Fire School going in through Sunday June 8th. Officials note that there may be a significant smoke column seen over the Santa Lucias to the South and East of Big Sur.
Firefox | June 2, 2009
I wanted to share the first view of the new garden I am planting in Monterey. It features an enclosed back patio shaded by tall cypress and eucalyptus.
I chose a mix of semi-shade tolerant plants including Kangaroo Paw, Diascia, Boronia, Cordyline, Richmond Begonia and species Fuchsia
to provide a variety of blooms and textures all year [...]