California Gardening: Wintrer in California, 1 by SingingWolf

SingingWolf wrote:
Jas, you have some great rose bushes. I am right on the edge of Zone 9A-B, so I always wait til February. We been known to have freezes in Feb. But gosh, darn, look at those pretty new, red leaves! : )
Here's another photo from our walk today. A macro (in the breeze) of the pussy willow. It's been cloudy and cold today (for me). The ground is nicely damp, not saturated but keeping the rain in the soil. We had a few patches of sunshine, but a great day for a walk, just had to put on the Arctic Wool Coat! LOL! Weighs about 15 lbs. It's ugly, but it's warm!
Anjil, I think you made the right decision about the corn gluten. Just waiting for DH's tractor to get fixed so I can set out my garden! : )
imapigeon, it does smell great outdoors! : ) One of the pack rat nests was about 4 1/2 feet tall. I couldn't get a good picture because of all the dead undergrowth. Told DH it belonged to a Grandfather and we should leave it alone. I once found one that had been washed away by the flooding creek and discovered several shiny objects, including a boyscout tie clasp. Too funny. Now if only I could find my opal ring!
By the way I've often been accused of being a pack rat (I consider it being thrifty and recycling) and would feel blessed if just my closet looked like that! : )
WIB!
SW