This is mesmorizing: Weather service Wind Colorado Centered Animated US National Weather Service Wind Data for Azimuthal equidistant projection.
Society without me
I’m listening to the song Society sung by Eddie Vedder and written by Jerry Hannan… And when you think more than you want Your thoughts begin to bleed. Society you’re a crazy breed. I hope you’re not lonely without me. Society… have mercy on me, I hope you’re not angry if I disagree … […]
This algae-powered exterior cladding turns polluted air into fresh oxygen |
Creating community with gardening
Can we get a new garden club going in CKSE? There are many talented gardeners in our neighborhood and I would love to hear the stories of how they came to be and share their advice. Could we get to know each other with an afternoon tea or garden happy hour? Meet to attend gardening […]
Experiments in permaculture with microclimates in a suburban yard
This year saw unintended permaculture experiments, and one in the making. I never installed the replacement soaker hoses in the flower bed. Instead of trying to salvage what couldn’t tolerate the semi-arid conditions it became another experiment in conservation. Next spring I will take inventory of what comes back. I do not intend to water […]
A new retaining wall section
Fence guys don’t know retaining walls. The tallest part of the wall needs redone. It may last a year or more so there’s time. Wood lasted nearly 40 years in the same site, so treated wood sounds like the obvious choice. The fence guys didn’t put in any drainage and that may be contributing to […]
It’s all in your point of view
Creating a beautiful photograph is a mystery to me. The funny thing is when I look at my photographs I never see what it was that intrigued me in the actual scene. Funny thing is, it’s the same with how you view life. I’m working again and again to understand how to first take an […]
The English Garden during heat wave and drought
Yellowing leaves drift down from the london plane tree outside our flat. Below the lawn is the dull yellow of late aumtumn straw. When I imagined our tour of English gardens and castles, I pictured vast green lawns and miles of roses. I saw misty hills and dew dripped petals. Yet England isn’t immune to […]
After very enriching trip with dear friend, my creativity is renewed. And there are chores to be done.
Every Saturday in summer starts the same. Over morning coffee I browse gardening magazines seeing colorful, calming gardens. I picture my beds filled in with plans made during winter. In the shade, wonderful white flowers and healthy green leaves brighten a dark spot. On the patio, a comfy daybed under an umbrella beckons a lazy […]
A Transformation sometimes starts with a buzz, this is ViDas first day
First Published 5/28/2018. Yesterday was a good day. I am jubilant with the progress made in my nephew’s yard. We spent the afternoon doing clean up and discovery. We learned they have a grape vine growing up and over their northern fence. While grapes are cool, the vine also began climbing the evergreens […]
