Monthly Archives: October 2010

On the Evening of October 3, 2010

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Denise

A single brugmansia bloom dangled while Evie groomed. The rest of the unopened buds were jettisoned in response to high temperatures. That same evening, the ‘Siam Ruby’ banana unfurled an enormous solar panel, daring the sun to do its worst. … Continue reading →

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San Marcos Growers Field Day

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Denise

Around town, wedged into narrow strips of land under gigantic transmission towers emitting EMF radiation, can be seen rows and rows of plant stock being grown. But I’ve never seen local plant stock approach the desirability displayed in the photos … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey Bale’s Permeable Road to Paradise

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Denise

Is it just me, or has all subtlety been suddenly drained from the world? All sense of nuance seems lost. (In addition to lethargy, extreme heat occasionally brings on irritable, sweeping generalizations.) Here in Southern California, record cool temps all … Continue reading →

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