The fireflies are here
For a short time at the end of June, the cool yellow-green light-flashes of fireflies can be seen after dusk and and the onset of darkness. Our garden is a good place to spot them. In the evening, they hover… Continue Reading
Month: June 2017
Herbs and veggies flower, too
When thinking of herbs and vegetables , we usually don’t think flowers (stuffed squash blossoms, artichokes and broccoli excluded). In fact, farmers harvest greens before the plants put on flowers, or they wait until the bees have done their job and harvest… Continue Reading
Party with VIP
Last week was our annual garden party. This year, we had two special guests who came with a very special gift: We welcomed Councilwoman Margaret Chin and her Chief of Staff Vincent Fang. Councilwoman Chin announced that her office had… Continue Reading
Flowers big and small
On my recent strolls through the garden, I was—as always at this time of the year— first drawn to the beautiful large flowers of the roses. An unusual iris had also newly opened its purple blooms. On another round, I looked closer… Continue Reading