Spring Flowers

Jasmine Valentines

Jasmine flowers in bloom for Valentine's Day.

Pink Up, Down, All Around

Pink roses, pink sky.

Indian Summer Jasmine

Heat wave and jasmine's in bloom.

Seed Bomb: Before and After

I've posted about the seed bombs from Flower Bomber previously. Here is what came from one of the seed bombs planted in a pot in the yard.

Hydrangeas In Bloom: Before and After

Our hyrdrangea plant is in bloom. Pink! Photos of the progress.

Tomato Flowers

Here come the tomatoes.

Flowers: Throw and Grow 'Em

Three cheers for a friend's blossoming venture: Flower Bomber. You can buy a package of 20 flower bombs--ping pong ball-sized balls of wildflower seeds and organic compost--on Etsy (we're both members of Team EcoEtsy). Then, fire away! The idea is to throw and grow them in vacant lots or other places that could use some pretty flowers; you can read the manifesto of the Green Guerrilla on the blog. So far, I've put one of the seed balls in a clay pot and am already seeing some sprouts (pictured). The rest will be distributed this weekend in less obvious spots.

Photo: Poppies in the Wind

Photo taken in Malibu, CA.

Flower Up Close

I got close to the amaryllis in the neighbor's yard, channeling Georgia O'Keefe a bit.

Sharing the Love

Photo taken at Charmlee Wilderness Park in Malibu, CA.

Flowers: Jasmine Time

Jasmine and more jasmine every day.

The Rain Came

First rain of the season.

Still on Virtual Vacation

Back soon...

Before & After: Hydrangea

Big pink and fluffy hydrangeas are in bloom.

Before & After: Hoya Plant

Hoya plant is in bloom.

Before & After: Cactus Flower

Spring is here and one of our cactus plants is bursting with its crazy and beautiful red flowers.

Update: Another blossom!

Earth Day Pause

It's Earth Day. No better time to do something good and green. 

Crazy for Daisies

Our daisy plant is blooming and the Venice graffiti wall has some daisy art. Stuck in my head now (in a good way): Ween's "Push Th' Little Daisies."

Hoorah for Spring

The first day of summer is one of my favorite days of the year, but the first day of spring is almost as celebratory. Growing up on Long Island, the arrival of summer meant it was time for some fun: School's out! Let's hit the beach! But before carefree summer days, we had the warm-up. When spring came, there was always a sigh of relief. After months of freezing temps, bitter wind, and rain and snow, we were ready for a break. Come on, bring on the sunshine and warmth. Let's see some green and those flowers. The seasons are less defined in Southern California but it's still exciting to know that spring has sprung. Weeeeeeeeeeee.

The song for the day comes from Mr. Tom Waits: