Vibrant yellow petals lure me to the garden’s edge. I measure the stalks and make note of nature’s brilliant accomplishment.
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Flower Power: A New Alternative Energy
I paused between harvesting berries and thinning carrots this morning to admire the progress of this volunteer Sunflower’s growth. We plant the beauties along the fence line as a decorative heat deflecting measure and partial shade for our lettuce.
The errant seeds that germinate in random places in our yard are welcomed surprises.
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Something To Write Home About: A New Series of Original Works of Art on Paper
The American River is the subject for my ten piece Something To Write Home About art card series. Each card is its own certificate of authenticity, and has been painted with California rain water that I’ve collected this year.
Six of the ten cards already have designated addresses, and the other four will be sent to unsuspecting recipients as a Thank You note for their inspiration and continued support of my artistic endeavors.
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Backyard Orchard Practice Basket
The plums may be ready to harvest in August or September, and my thirty-foot putts will improve with daily practice.
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Passing Shots: Newport Rhode Island
A budding tree holds ground amid blooming daffodils in Newport Rhode Island. I pause mid-step on the Cliff Walk just long enough to catch a balanced shot.
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Breaking it Down: Backyard Composting and Hip Hop Dogs
UC Davis’ legacy of environmental sustainability is an inspiration to me. In celebration of Earth Day, the University, in collaboration with Sacramento-based CleanWorld, designed and built a 50-ton-per-day anaerobic digester at the University’s old landfill. Bacterial microbes in oxygen-deprived tanks feast on campus and community food and yard waste to help generate renewable electricity. The project is a keen demonstration of what can be achieved when research universities and private industry partner to solve today’s pressing global challenges.
Our 82 gallon black compost bin sits where the fence corners meet. You can see it just above the curve of Stella’s tail.
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Passing Shot: El Dorado County Wine in the Making
El Dorado County has more than 2,000 acres of grape vines growing at the highest elevations across California. I managed to capture a few rows of one vineyard’s crop growing in yesterday’s late afternoon sunlight. With more than seventy wineries in operation throughout the county, there is no shortage of visual inspiration for my art.
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International Gardening: Russian Sunflowers in an American Garden
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Germination’s Determination: Solanum lycopersicum
The Roma and Beefsteak Tomato seeds that we started two weeks ago germinated and are beginning to grow. Once the peas are harvested, the wolf peaches will be planted in their place.
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Passing Shots: Lower American River Watershed
American River water is generally characterized as high quality surface water that is low in alkalinity, mineral content, and organic contamination. It is also a source of artistic inspiration for many Sacramento area artists. This moment was captured on my mobile device during a post-rain storm walk along the river, and continues to be reinterpreted as part of my Conservation Art series works on paper.
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