by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 18, 2007 | Uncategorized
New York Times Seasonal Debate Rages Over Loveliest Branches By J. MICHAEL KENNEDY Published: December 7, 2007 A battle is being waged for the heart of the American Christmas tree customer, pitting the real evergreen against the once-lowly artificial tree. (Read...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 11, 2007 | Uncategorized
According to the Bee, our local utility company SMUD is suggesting that buying an artificial Christmas tree is a “greener” choice than buying a fresh-cut tree trucked in from somewhere else (Oregon, most likely).I beg to differ. Artificial trees...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 11, 2007 | Uncategorized
Just because.
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 11, 2007 | Uncategorized
It seems like cordyline cultivars are becoming more prevalent. I know I haven’t grown it much in the past, but find myself reaching for it more and more when I’m out nursery shopping, probably because it comes in such fun colors. I’m not sure how...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 4, 2007 | Uncategorized
I’ve been tagged by Leslie of Growing a Garden in Davis. 8 things for which I am thankful. 1. My baby boy, who is for the moment trapped in the mysterious and somewhat unpredictable body of a teenager. 2. My big, crazy, hilarious, Irish family. You’re...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
What a great holiday gift idea from Uncommon Goods! They paired a biodegradable rice hull pot with a beautiful amaryllis bulb. You can also order it with Paperwhites or herb seeds. Sacramentans, you can make this yourself by going to Emigh Hardware. Organic Rice Hull...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
It’s windy today, but I managed to snap a few pics. Tree dahlias are still blooming! Cigar plant (Cuphea melvillea) is still keeping hummingbirds well fed. January 16 edit: I now think this is C. micropetala. Princess flower (Tibouchina) is...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
Bird photography is torture. As soon as you get close enough to get a good shot, they fly away. The moment you walk away, they fly back to the feeders. That’s just mean! This is the best I could do with a smallish telephoto lens and additional...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
I’d been hearing bits and pieces about this new organization for awhile and it looks like things are getting going because they now have a website! http://ccuh.ucdavis.edu/ Here’s their “About Us” statement: The California Center for Urban...
by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 1, 2007 | Uncategorized
Tonight! High Hand NurseryPhone: 916-660-0117Date: December 1, 2007Time: 4pm-9pmLocation: 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650Cost: Your generous, unwrapped toy donations are greatly appreciated. “Have you ever roasted chestnuts? Most people only sing about it. On...
