Finding Persimmoms
I think persimmons are the perfect fall fruit for California gardens. They are tough, disease free, delicious, and have reliably good fall foliage color. The [...]
Today’s Tip – Brushstrokes of Color
As a garden photographer my eyes perk up with any kind of change, and in autumn the transitional stages of leaves changing from green to the [...]
Moss Man Returns
Beth Hansen-Winter has a way cool garden. Carved out of the old growth fir trees in Beaver Creek, Oregon is a treasure trove of plants [...]
Magnolia “Extraction”
I have always fancied myself to be a botanic illustrator - with a camera. I know darn well I don't have the patience or talent [...]
Palm Rays – Palma de Guadalupe
These palm fronds from Brahea edulis, known as the Guadalupe Palm or Palma de Guadalupe (much more romantic sounding I think) were found glowing in [...]
Arctostaphylos manzanita ‘Monica’ Extraction
So, so many reasons to celebrate this manzanita on this rainy day. Mostly the rain itself. We have had so little this winter that every [...]
Camellia ‘Tulip Time’
I am finding great satisfaction exploring these botanic illustrations, that I call PhotoBotanic illustrations. Not only do my eyes see these two dimensional views more [...]
Rosa ‘Apple Blossom’
It took four months to grow this picture; a single second in the garden to "see" it; and 8 hours of computer work to clean [...]