Copper canyon daisy: In bloom this week
Delightful Tagetes lemmonii, or Copper canyon daisy--a tumble of bright marigold-like blossoms in the fall, a strong scent that's unforgettable...

Ripple Run: Drought notes 10
The rain is returning, at last--over eight inches for September, five for October. This is a photo of Ripple Run,...

High Water: Drought Notes 9
The drought may not be broken, but it's certainly been bent. We got 5" of rain in 24 hours--very welcome....

Drought Notes #7: Resurrection
I've never before seen this clematis bloom in the fall. In fact, I thought I'd lost the whole vine in...

Stevia: In bloom this week
I haven't kept up on the FDA's latest position on stevia (if you have, please leave a comment), so I...