Welcome to my Garden Blog

Nature: wild & untouched. Photographing it, preserving it, taking walks and drinking in the landscapes as they unfold.

Gardens: touched by loving hands. Cultivated, nurtured. Drinking in those landscapes is wonderful, as well.

In my garden one enjoys some of both. Generally unpruned & wild, my plants reshape the garden as they grow.

Beyond the garden borders, natives from the Santa Monica Mtns await. Oak trees with their shady canopies. Cactus & Sage in the sun.

Always there are animal creatures to join in the fun.

I look forward to sharing some of my experiences with you as they unfold.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Wildlife Encounter in the Fog

Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) Topanga Canyon, 
photo by Kathy Vilim

On this morning, the fog has come in from the Ocean, making Topanga Canyon a soft palette of pastel greens, golden brown & blue.. I walk quietly, listening to the sounds around me with my dog.  I feel like someone is behind me, so I turn.... continue reading
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2 comments:

  1. Bren HaasSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    love this share.... fog always makes the garden seem like another world!

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  2. Native GardenerSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I know, doesn't the fog make everything magical? Thanks for stopping by :)

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Wildflowers, Santa Monica Mtns

Wildflowers, Santa Monica Mtns