Possible Frost in Van Nuys tonight
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory overnight for our area of the San Fernando Valley. I already see temperatures dipping into the upper 30’s, although I still Continue Reading
Photo: Cyclamen in pot by front steps
Cyclamen in pot by front steps, originally uploaded by dewelch. A friend brought us this cyclamen more than a year ago. It eventually ended up planed in this large terracotta Continue Reading
I Like This – February 25, 2011
A collection of career items I found interesting this week. Group grow the Community Container Garden – February 24, 2011 – This is great idea. Sort of like reading the Continue Reading
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Photo: Daffodils at Sunset
Spring is coming…I promise! You need no more proof than these lovely daffodils. You might notice that some of these are already fading, as they have been blooming for over Continue Reading
Event: Tomatomania 2011 – Encino – March 25-27
It is almost time for Tomatomania again. This yearly event with both California and New England locations kicks off the growing season with tomato seedlings in hundreds of varieties, from Continue Reading
Evergreens of all sorts
One nice thing about our garden is that we have a host of evergreen trees and shrubs, so even during the winter the garden still looks pretty green. Of Continue Reading
Male pollen cones on black pine
Male cones on Black PIne (?), originally uploaded by dewelch. I believe this tree is a black pine, as it was planted as part of the original Japanese theming of Continue Reading
…and the wind does blow
…and the wind does blow, originally uploaded by dewelch. No wind today. It was a gorgeous day with white puffy clouds and blue skies. Instead of gardening, though, we went Continue Reading
Waiting for spring
Waiting for spring, originally uploaded by dewelch. Took a few cold minutes between the raindrops to grab some picture of the garden. This older watering can was left out and Continue Reading