One of the true eyesores of our yard was our driveway. Our yard to the south is bordered by our neighbor’s cow pasture, and it had a fence that was practical for keeping the cows in their yard most of … Continue reading →
One of the first things Lori and I did upon moving into our 1888 Victorian on Rose Ave was to plant some roses along the avenue. Logical right? We went to Miller’s Farm Nursery and selected enough Cécile Brünner and … Continue reading →
Most people who have lived in California any amount of time have become familiar with Eschscholzia californica, whether they know it or not. It is after all the state flower, and it grows almost everywhere, both natively and cultivated. Yep, … Continue reading →
Here I am mowing the lawn again. If the garden grows anything like this lawn, we’ll have some amazing vegetables. Since it’s been raining quite a bit every few days it’s been hard to mow the lawn when it’s dry, … Continue reading →
Since we live on Rose Ave, it seemed only appropriate to plant roses in the front yard. We planted a combination of Cecile Bruner and Gertrude Jekyl bushes. We also planted 3 apple trees and 3 blueberry bushes.
