2012-12-28

Ceanothus across the Atlantic

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It's December and the Ceanothus is in bloom. Well, at least in Mougins, France. Juli pointed this out to me. The plant breeders of E...
2012-12-21

Yerba Buena mildew problem

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My Yerba Buena plant seems to have a mildew problem. It's in a pot that doesn't get direct sun this time of year. I sprayed it with ...
2012-12-12

Impressive grapes

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This tall, vine-covered fence is located near the entrance to the Gardena Willows. I suspect that the vines are Vitis 'Roger's Red...
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2012-12-04

Rain 0.23"; Season total 2.05"

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1 Dec 2012 0.03" 3 Dec 2012 0.20" 2.05" total rainfall thus far. Don't set your expectations for either a wet or dry...
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2012-12-01

Stroll to Pt Fermin and Pt Vicente

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- Posted at great expense from my iPhone
2012-11-30

Rain 1.30"; season total 1.82"

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The storm that blew through Thursday and Friday left 1.30" in my back yard, bringing the season's total to 1.82".  This was a ...
2012-11-24

Oleander Aphids - Aphis nerii

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One of my native plant list serves has had these yellow aphids as a topic of discussion.  They are non-native and are presumed to have arri...
2012-11-23

Crocus sativus - Saffron Crocus

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I grew Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) at my other house and managed one meal from the collected stigma (the culinary term is thread) of the...
2012-11-20

A trip to the "Pot Depot"

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I continue to like Pottery Manufacturing and Distribution , which I call the "Pot Depot". (Tour it here on YouTube.)   Since I wa...
2012-11-19

rain 0.2"; season total 0.52"

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With the last several rains I'm up to 0.52" for the season. 9-Nov 0.2 16-Nov 0.07 17-Nov 0.2 The 9-Nov rain didn't really bri...
2012-11-14

Ship tracks and climate

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Ship tracks are the exhaust plumes of large ships, which can have significant impact on weather patterns, particularly in areas near large p...
2012-11-13

Allium uniforlium from seed

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I've got a bulb fascination this year.  Other people are going crazy for bulbs too.  Country Mouse has discussed bulbs recently. I...
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2012-11-12

Night time at home

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I'll regret not having that Giant Bird of Paradise to frame my shots, but that's the only reason I'll regret not having it. ...
2012-11-11

Signs of fall in the California native garden

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Whats all this hear about California not having seasons?  Ususally I just change the subject when an unenlightened person tells me that ther...
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