Thursday, May 18, 2017
Oregon Garden Fronds

Another image from our recent stroll through The Oregon Gardens in Silverton. Everything was enjoying the nice spring day, it looked like every plant was in a race with its neighbor to see how much new growth it could get out in the beautiful afternoon light. These beautiful fern fronds were no exception, you could almost imagine them unfurling as you watched.

Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Orchid Cactus in the Fern

This plant is getting huge! I love it! It sits high on a stack of clay pots and wooden planters in the corner of our yard. This is one of its "exploration" runners that it has sent off in search of rich soil or water (or in lieu of that possibly small farm animals).

Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Shadow Puppets

The Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens is a beautiful place. Never a shortage of subjects. But, I wonder if the plants get bored when the gates close and everyone goes home. At least they can entertain themselves making shadow puppets on the rocks.

The fern is doing his impression of a Norfolk Pine.

Thursday, May 26, 2005
Fern Curl

I'm getting ready for a really busy weekend of shows, Actually, from what I have heard, the start of a busy season. The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts show is having another Saturday show at the beach for the holiday. So I have been organizing my photos in preparation. This is one of about 65 prints I take on the road with me. (of course I am always watching for the opportunity to increase my stock :-) and there are plenty of opportunities in such a beautiful place!)

If you are in the neighborhood of Cabrillo and Cesar Chavez this weekend, be sure to stop in and say hi!