Still air

We've been enjoying cool seabreezy days. And now, the temperature rises. The air is sitting still and while I know it isn't the summer of southern California yet, it will do to consider it such. I've made plans to sip muddled lemonade in my back garden. A new area in my yard. I'll have to hang lights in the trees to make it a summer spot. It will be sweet.

I'll miss the cool air and be glad for the change.
I'll also be wishing for our summer days at the beach. Coming soon. But a looking-forward-to month or so away.

Summer.
A slowing. A book. A deep breath.

Dreaming:: a potter's bench

I'm crazy in love with the idea of a proper Potter's Bench. Not the redwood kind with lattice work that measures 36" W and 48" H. But one that rambles, with a table and lots of ivy, an inset and bulbs.

Dreaming for now. I have a space I think.

Makeshift? Shelves? Pots?

Dreaming on.

Tulips -- Failure to launch

Ok, here's the lesson: when you plant tulip bulbs, especially if they're sprouting a bit, don't plant too deep. We here in California don't have to protect the bulbs from frost by planting super deep.

When you do this AND you water too much, the bulbs disintegrate. Gardening is exploration -- just like art. We learn by attempts and I just won't be daunted in the trying.

So, on to the lemon tree.