In 2000, we moved from the city to the country of California in the Sierra foothills near Bass Lake. For…
One evening near dark, I lost myself as I wandered, looking for turning leaves around the place. "Autumn is a…
The natural meadow in the second year By that, I mean, this is the second year that I have weeded…
Many of us here in the California Sierra foothills have gravel driveways, paths and roads. This can be a help…
Have you ever noticed a striking color combination when planting flowers together by chance? You suddenly see that the hot…
Saturday- Hmmm, Tractor Man gone for the day? Having coffee and wondering WHAT to do today. I love having a…
The back slope, then and now In a series of Then and Now photos, it's satisfying to look back nostalgically…
What is a rain garden? It’s a garden specifically designed to take advantage of where water naturally collects. In dry…
Decorating with natural elements for a fresh New Year! After the holidays, I like to decorate my house in a fresh…
In 2009, I visited my sister in New Zealand and on one weekend trip we drove down to the city…