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Emergence
I understand it’s cold and snowing elsewhere in the world. But here, in Half Moon Bay, CA – it’s almost 70 degrees. In tribute to this fabulous weather that is inspiring emergence in my garden, here are some lovely emergence related links. Take a moment to indulge: Emergence emergence Emergence [...]
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Color Army
Right now, at HMB Nursery, there is a myriad of 4″ annuals. We are finally coming out of the age of red and white holiday bullshit, and headed – trowel first – into Spring. I spent my morning sinking 4″ dark blue pansies in the ground, amongst some California poppies, [...]
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Plant Sensitivity
This time of year we (gardeners, and the like) prune everything back for the Winter. Almost every mature plant in your garden gets some sort of hair cut, be it significant or a small dead-heading. But have you ever wondered what the plants thinks of all this? I like to [...]
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A ripple effect in the rain…
So, I fully accept that I’m a total curmudgeon when it comes to really fucking lame emails sent by bored people in their cubicles email chains. You know the ones where “Jesus loves you” and “Buddha blesses you” and “the Universe is filled with light” and “…this cute puppy won’t [...]
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Loving This Shit.
Well the title says it all. I’ve pretty much gone to second base with Malibu Compost and am loving it! I met the folks of Malibu Compost at this year’s Green Festival in SF. It was around the time that I was being berated by the hippies in the booth [...]
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F*ck You National Geographic
Ok. I’m going to try to write this as coherently as possible, without it sounding like a rambling mess. But no promises.. my body is lathered in Tecnu, which makes it really hard to type. I woke up early this morning, fresh from being inspired the night before by watching [...]
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Podcasting
Sorry for my delay in posting… I’ve been podcasting. More to come in a future post… But for now… scroll down a bit and check out the side of the page. I’m hosting RadioLab, my favorite podcast (other than mine, of course!) Check it out the next time you are [...]
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Into the unknown
Cornu aspersum (formerly Helix aspersa) crossing my path last night in the driveway.
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To the Gods
Last night on the brief walk to Pasta Moon to watch the game (Yessss!) and to eat pizza & vino with Nicole, I stopped suddenly, back tracked a few feet, bent over and examined the sidewalk. She said, “No Jenn, it’s not a dead bumble bee it’s a broken piece [...]
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Feeling so clicky
I’m feeling really clicky today… Here are a handful of my most cherished lovelies at the moment… take a peak and let me know what you think! xoxo Love Beans…………….. Leather Journal…. The Inside Out Project… Very Halloween chic! Take your pick……………….. Pretty! Love using these for jobs…
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