What a fine year in the garden! We learned all about color from Penelope Hobhouse and her book, Color in Your Garden. I
enjoyed combing through photos to identify and categorize native and
Mediterranean plants by color for our San Francisco Bay Area gardens (and appreciated that
color refers to foliage as well as flowers). We also spilled over into the art
world to learn more about the art and science of color using movies, books, and art exhibits.
We explored my new digs in San Ramon, and walked part of the
nearby Iron Horse Trail in all seasons. We visited several of the East Bay
Regional Parks that are part of the local watershed, and provide wonderful opportunities for
recreation. I especially enjoyed the views from Sibley Volcanic Park, and the beauty
of the second-growth redwood trees in Redwood and Roberts parks.
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| Color wheel (by Jason Quisenberry) |
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| Beautiful plants |
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| Exploring nature |
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| Seasonal beauty |
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We traveled from Southern California to the Pacific
Northwest to the wilds of Alaska and Canada, enjoying wild places, gardens, and
container gardens all along the way. It's hard to pick a favorite, and honestly,
it's the companionship of family and friends that really makes the journey through
gardens and life fun (especially when there is a tasty meal and stimulating conversation involved)!
We also enjoyed some of our regular pursuits, like good movies and books, the San Francisco Garden Show, garden history topics, and seasonal change.
Now we're relishing the cooler weather, and taking time to review the year and our rambles in the gardens of the world!
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