Firefox | February 21, 2010
This summer I decided to put more emphasis on annuals in the few open beds in the garden. Annuals are a great choice if you are just starting out or want the most color for dollars spent. All the flowers I mention here are being started as seeds in a cold frame with heating mats. [...]
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 [...]
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 | May 21, 2009
The new East Border is looking so good right now I had to take a few photos. It’s hard to believe these beds are only 6 months old!
Though there were a few things that survived from the old scheme, like the magnificent Purple Robe Cotinus in full bloom.
Out of the fire comes flowers, literally!
Firefox | March 31, 2009
As I drive the highway I can see the splashes of gold poppies and purple lupine. The fire uncovered a long hidden landscape that now rejoices in the spring sun.
It is strange to think that only 6 months ago I was compiling lists of landmarks and homesteads as they were overtaken by the fire: Overstrom, [...]