After 14 years, all three are still healthy and happy…and a pain in the ass Read More

I fix things…it’s what I do. These photos represent a work in progress. I hope to add a pergola and many more trees (like Bamboo) before I rent the place. The house I bought to “rehab” is over 100 years old and did not have plumbing or electric when it was built. Of course those [...] Read More

This typifies why I like my hood—a cool chick driving a bike with an argyle socks-sporting-dude on the back. Yes, my hood is a bit ghetto, but the artists have moved in and you know what happens next… BTW, she’s signaling to make a right turn as only a geek would do—love it! Read More

I built this 5′ x 3′ raised planters box three weeks ago on a whim—no plans, no preconceived notions other than knowing I wanted a Japanese red maple. This box contains a few annuals, but also hardy plants such as: Savannah (ruby grass), Pepermint, Eucalyptus, and a “Red Dragon” Laceleaf Japanese Red Maple. Read More