5.6
October 31, 2007
We had an earthquake earlier tonight: 8:04 P.M. to be exact. The earthquake was the most powerful one we’ve had in a while, a 5.6 on the Richter scale.
When the quake hit, it sounded like a sonic boom hit my house!
More Rain on the Way…
October 9, 2007
It looks like the rainy season is finally starting up here in northern California. Tomorrow’s forecast predicts up to half an inch of rain in the area!
Rain
September 22, 2007
Today we got the first rain of the season, and it was enough to make everything wet and clean the air. Here’s some moss that greened-up quite quickly once the rain started.
The Gardens of The French Laundry
August 19, 2007
These are some of the vegetable gardens in which The French Laundry (the 4th best restaurant in the world) grows produce.
New Plants
August 17, 2007
I managed to rescue some nursery throw-aways from a dumpster today. They were all rare and old pelargonium varieties. I snagged the following cultivars:
Hybrid Pelargonium Domesticum
‘Halloween’
Hybrid Pelargonium Domesticum
‘Inez’
Hybrid Pelargonium Domesticum
‘Glowing Ember’
Hybrid Pelargonium Domesticum
‘Tunia Perfecta’
Hybrid Pelargonium Domesticum
‘Dawn’
Hybrid Pelargonium Domesticum
‘Lavender Grand Slam’
Hybrid Pelargonium Domesticum
‘Grand Slam’
Photos tomorrow…
Twin Peaks Tree
July 18, 2007
A very old tree stands “next to” the Twin Peaks in Tahoe.
Thunderstorm Over the Sierra
July 9, 2007
I watched as tiny, harmless-looking clouds grew into this huge thunderstorm.
Ward Creek Falls
July 8, 2007
Ward Creek drops over a cliff near Lake Tahoe.
Independence
July 8, 2007
Some of the fireworks in Tahoe City, California on the 4th of July.
Golden Gate Video
June 27, 2007
I shot this video from the Marin Headlands last September. It was a very beautiful day!
