The past few days, we've been doing some "Spring" cleaning. This time last year, we rushed like crazy to prepare the inlaws house for sale. We...
My helper pruned back the ceanothus and lilac hedge. It was getting too tall and rangy. That meant a pile to burn. I don't like burning but...
A bit more progress on the Veteran quilt. All of the stars are made. There are four types, eighteen stars altogether. [ATTACH] Next, each...
Lattarula figs. Almost, almost. [ATTACH] Chestnut trees are beginning to bloom. Last year was a good crop. [ATTACH] First zucchini blossoms....
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Great pics, mate!
pretty nice here. I dont think I need to water. [ATTACH] It's a good thing. Rufus and I were playing a little tug-o-war with a squeaky toy,...
I regret not learning to curse in other languages.
Thanks Sjoerd! I think it helps that roses are really resilient plants. Some might be over-bred for flower type instead of disease resistance,...
That's amazing! You are very talented!
In early March, I received a near-dead rose plant from a friend. It was covered with brambles and weed grasses entangling the roots, and hadn't...
Finally got the first 6 blocks made for the veterans' quilt. These are stars with dark points and cream corners. They will have a cream...
This is definitely not Rufus. https://youtube.com/shorts/75q1sRWFAX8?feature=shared
I wouldn't blame you at all. I've done my best to reduce wildfire risks, with metal roof, cement-board siding, nonflammable insulation, removing...
Harvested some more cherries. [ATTACH] One of the espalier apple trees has a guest. I am staying away from them. [ATTACH]
Just saw this. Hope they remain safe and not too difficult for them.
It hasn't been bad here. Just about ideal, really. [ATTACH] Things are growing nicely. I am using the drip system but I think it's ok to miss...
@Columbiariver, Hoping the Rowena fire is no where close to you.
Sweet looking dogs.
Thanks @Shoerd and @Anniekay! I enjoy your input very much. Today my back is acting up (Rufus pulled and yanked too hard while playing tug-o-war...
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