Major Freeze Heading for California...

Temperatures are expected to drop by at least ten degrees over the next few days. Lows in the mid-20's are forecast for parts of the Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. Even San Diego and Los Angeles may experience freezing temperatures.

One More Hibiscus

A water-covered tropical hibiscus in Arizona.

Serene

A look back on a summer reveals the scenic beauty that can be found just outside San Francisco.

Five Weeks Later

The amaryllis has finally bloomed the first weekend of January 2007.

In the Jungle

A subtropical jungle garden paradise in Oakland, CA.

Fishtail Palm Frond

Looking up from beneath a fishtail palm in Oakland, CA.

Bay Area Tropical

A stunning Heliconia schiedeana flower. This species is one of the cold-hardiest heliconias available.

Chasmanthe in the Garden

Some beautiful Chasmanthe plants at a local garden of palms and other tropicals.

Taste of Spring

Today the temperature got into the mid-60's and it was sunny all day. My tropical plants are on the side of the house in a super warm microclimate and hopefully they will start to recover from the frost. 2007 looks like it might be a good year for gardening.

Happy New Year

May you have a good 2007 filled with exciting discoveries.