Is it possible for a gardener not to be thrilled to the bone with spring? It is in the DNA of our marrow to be renewed and hopeful for our Earth when spring rolls around. The feeling is in our hearts but we know it with all our senses. How do we see it[...]
For this month’s Picture This Photo Contest, the subject is containers. And Steve Silk, the master of creating magnificent containers, is our judge. These are Steve’s comments on how he’ll be judging photos: “I’ll be looking for a picture that is well-composed and well-lit with a clean background, of course, but also one that has many of the[...]
We’re thrilled at the tremendous response we’ve received for our first Picture This Photo Contest. Each of you have brought a unique element to this informal native plant gallery. And as several of you told us, it has been both informational and alot of fun looking at your peers’ photos. Our judge, Saxon Holt, has made the final decision for the winner[...]
Now being empty nesters, my wife Mary and I took off on Easter Sunday with our dog Sandy for a day trip to Bear Valley in Colusa County, California, about 2 hours north of San Francisco.
We understand that the subject and rules for Picture This, the new GGW photography contest, were a little puzzling to some. So, we’ve made a few changes that we think will make it much easier for all of you to participate.