In California the first rain is a cause for celebration, Not just for gardeners who can turn off the irrigation systems but the earth itself is joyous. Storm clouds move in from the Pacific, a stillness awaits as the cycle of life begins again.
Angel Unfolding – Tree Peony Fran’s last post has prompted me to follow up with a couple of photos from a series I call “Angels Unfolding”. She said in the previous post here at GGW: “Appreciating and connecting with nature is a profound way to vanquish the poverty of our souls. It can change our[...]
Summer has now slipped into September, and the Madrone bark cracks. Like sinews along the branch, the bark peels back revealing a fresh new skin, vaguely green and ready for winter growth. The old skin exfoliates almost suddenly, brought on by heat in a seasonal pattern nature repeats every summer. A sure sign that, here[...]
I got this e-mail from Margaretta Mitchell, photographer extaordinaire, who need an ID for a book she is completing and the homeowner could not remember the flower. She had consulted books and websites and everything suggested a Scaevola but Scaevola are all blue except for a few new white cultivars What rare new thing was[...]
Couldn’t resist adding my own smiling sunflower photo to the one Nan posted. I am making a publicity post card of this one. Anyone wanting a postcard for your fridge, please add your self to my mailing list – with your actual postal address of course. <g> sholt@saxonholt.com Saxon