Category Archives: Plants & Gardening

The Art of growing and cultivating plants: vegetables, flowers, fruits and ornamental plants. Focusing on eco friendly and sustainable techniques: guerrilla gardening, vertical gardens, edible yards, garden art, and more.

Observatory

Posted on August 24, 2019 by

Even a window has two points of view–one looking out, the other looking in. One belongs to me, the other belongs to you.

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Rita’s Periwinkle

Posted on August 22, 2019 by

My neighbor left flowers for me. I put them in a pot next to the door. They’re better than a welcome mat.

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Grow Your Own.

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

Volver and Wild Greens My dream was that of growing food on my terrace and always having something available to eat. I now realize that, under my present circumstances, my possibilities are limited—limited but not impossible. The easiest food source … Continue reading →

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“Como La Cigarra”

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

Volver our cat wakes me up meowing every morning wanting to go outside. And when I get back into bed, the roosters start crowing. When I finally decide to get up knowing I’ll never get back to sleep again, the … Continue reading →

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Sunset Orange

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

This morning my first thought was about yesterday’s sunset and that dramatic variegated orange strip that traced the horizon afterwards. One shade looked familiar but I couldn’t say why until this morning when I was watering the plants. The shade … Continue reading →

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