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Just when you think you've seen it all, something new takes you by surprise. I recently drove by the strangest thing. Parked on the side of the road was a man selling Bonsai on top of his car. I had to pull over to check it out. (click on the main photo to see more pictures)
This mobile nursery was started twenty years ago by Bonsai enthusiast Armando. Not only does he grow the plants but he al
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While on a recent trip to Oakland, my friend Albin took me to Berkeley Horticultural Nursery. I'm glad he did! What an amazing nursery. They have a wide variety of plants and pottery and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. (Click on main image to see more photos)
I'm always on the lookout for pottery and Berkeley Horticultural did not disappoint. They carry a line of terracotta pots f
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While rummaging through the paintings bin at my local thrift store, I noticed a vast array of still life's from the 50's and 60's. Even though I was looking for landscapes, I was drawn to there quirky nature and sometimes strange choices of objects used alongside the flora and fauna that embellished their canvas. I might have left the store empty handed but had a great idea to take home with me. T
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Living in Southern California has many perks. We have amazing weather, beaches, mountains, and the desert. One of my other favorites is The Tournament of Roses Parade. One can camp out for days and hope to get a good view of these magnificent floats, or wait till the parade is over and see them close up like I did. Anyone can come by and visit the floats for two days following the parade for a nom
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William Wood Park Update.
Lisa Lemus and Phillip Wong, the organizers of the volunteer efforts at William Wood Park would like to thank everyone who came out this past weekend, for their support to make the park even more beautiful. 24 volunteers planted Bay Friendly/California natives, mulched and pulled the invasive weed Scotch Broom. If you are interested in getting in on some of the action th
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