Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Meticulous Gardening

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I look out in dismay at the fact that my old friend oxalis is already invading the garden despite the fact that the temperature hovers close to freezing and only the brave snowdrops have emerged. Perhaps I need a new attitude toward weeding. Like this man, gardening with tweezers at the Portland Japanese Garden, making the moss as perfect as it can be.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Outdoor Boudoir

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The famous grass bed, with sedges and sweet-smelling Acorus as a mattress, designed by John Greenlee in Pomona, California. Taken about 8 years ago.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Sleeping Beauty

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Julian, fallen asleep to the tune of 'If I had a Million Dollars' by the Bakenaked Ladies. Now that's peaceful.