Santa Cruz Mountains
While we’re sheltering in place, nature is carrying on as usual. The flowering quince in my yard flourishes as always in March, oblivious to human activity.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Sunday, February 16, 2020
February Field of Light
Paso Robles, CA
Bruce Munro’s installation of over 58,000 solar powered lights at Sensorio illuminates only after dark. Meanwhile, the Field of Light reflects sunset colors.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
January’s Rainbow
Santa Cruz Mountains
If only a photograph could exude the delightful fragrance of an early narcissus. The smell wafts all throughout our neighborhood.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
December Dahlias
Santa Cruz Mountains
As unlikely as it seems, in rare years a giant dahlia blooms in my yard in December. Its frail pink color is decidedly un-winterish.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Hues of a Dry November
Santa Cruz Mountains
Autumn rain nourishes the garden. But lack of autumn rain prolongs blossoming, as plants make more seeds. This coreopsis blooms nearly year round in fair weather.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
October Cheer
Santa Cruz Mountains
As October commences, so does chrysanthemum season. Newly minted spider mums change from burgundy to purple as the month rolls along.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
17-Mile Anniversary Drive
Monterey County, CA
On our anniversary we approach Monterey’s 17-Mile Drive, looking back towards home. From Pacific Grove, the Santa Cruz Mountains loom dreamlike in the distance.
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