I apologize for being silent for a few weeks, but life has been hectic. And, the Tour de France was in progress so that took precedence. Vive le Tour! In my short hiatus, I formulated a few new series that I want to implement. As one that loves and appreciates architecture, I wanted to…
Photography
Photography Monday: Micro Library #12
Lo and behold. I didn’t have to search for this one. This library is located on my route for my morning walk. This property is in the midst of a front yard renovation, but the library is open and ready for business. Located about a block from our local park, it was getting some…
Photography Monday: First Blooms
I love dahlias! I patiently wait for their blooms each year and I am never disappointed. This year was off to a rocky start. We had several unseasonably early heat waves this year, which killed my initial crop. I thought the plants were finished. I cut back all of the growth and thought no more…
Hydrangea Happiness
I went to my parent’s house recently to visit and discovered the hydrangeas were in full bloom. I never realized how many plants and varieties they had in the garden. Such a visual treat! Enjoy! *Tina
Photography Monday: Micro Library #11
Several co-workers told me about this micro library a few blocks from work. Placed amongst a sustainable landscape, this library beckons you to inspect it. With no door and a penny roof, it has lots of character, which adds to its charm. Recently, I spoke about the trend of micro libraries with some new acquaintances,…
Photography Monday: South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014 Part IV
I wanted to share the last photos from the garden tour that featured sustainable gardens in an urban setting. *Tina
Photography Monday: South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014 Part III
Most of the backyards on the garden tour created space for entertaining as well incorporating sustainable landscaping. Fruit trees and succulents blend with roses and other California native plants to create an interesting tapestry of color and texture. Return next week for the final installment of the South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014. *Tina
Photography Monday: South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014 Part II
The 2014 South Pasadena Garden Tour had seven sustainable gardens for viewing and at least 400 people took advantage of the free tour. Each unique garden showed off principles of sustainability from the use of drought tolerant California native and Mediterranean landscaping, planting for wildlife including ponds and bird habitat to permeable paving options and…
Photography Monday: South Pasadena Garden Tour 2014
With gardens in the historic neighborhood south of Huntington Drive, South Pasadena Beautiful’s 44th annual Garden Tour featured a range of garden styles, sizes, and sustainable practices. Some were more successful than others, but each garden had gems to take away as possible ideas for our own garden. There is more to share so come…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #10
Located in Costa Mesa, this micro library is showcasing the rustic aesthetic. If you notice, the structure of the library is built with a wooden crate. Very simple construction yet effective. It definitely belongs in this yard to keep company with the eclectic collection of lawn ornaments and unusual plants.