Facts include actions, events and feelings, some under one’s control or influence and others not. A bit like gardening. I’ve been asked frequently questions such as, “What’s the deal with all this stuff about this garden and nursery I’ve never even heard of?” Relatives, friends, customers, acquaintances walking up the street. “I read all this stuff online or in the newspapers—what’s up?” and “Hey George, a blogger just compared you… Continue reading | 1 Comment

I’m fascinated by the stand that the Executive Director of the non-profit Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, also known as The Mary Flagler Cary Arboretum and Botanical Garden, is taking in the controversy over Gifford Garden. I’m also wondering why the CIES’s trustees are concluding that its wonderful garden should be torn out and replaced by an entrance area to the institute’s hiking trails, its greenhouses torn down… Continue reading

The Blogging Nurseryman – The only gutsy retailer I have found. Puts himself out there. As expected, he blogs depending on time available.

Dig In With Kym – An award-winning garden writer, Ms. Pokorny comes from a nursery family and writes with great intelligence. One of the few to give us a fair shake, she traveled from Portland to our Open House in Seattle to see… Continue reading

Akvavit – What’s not to like?
April Winchell – LA has everything and it’s not fair.
Campaign for Real Beauty – Dove deserves much credit for their non-profit work with girls.
Church of the Masses – Interesting media reviews from a Catholic screenwriter.
Drive By Truckers – A bit precious but great band.
Funny The World – Wonderful daily blog.
Meg In A Box – Or “In a New… Continue reading

Over the last few years, US automakers have introduced not merely world-class, but superior cars in every category, and all this has happened with astonishingly little fanfare or notice in the press. The four-door sedans include the nearly flawless 300 from Chrysler, the ultra-sharp 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, and my favorite, the redesigned 2008 Ford Taurus. Subcompacts include the Italian-looking Aveo and Cobalt from Chevy and the Ford Focus Continue reading | 1 Comment

Like popular music, at its core a form of theater, blogs and websites are little “plays in a box”. For example, the internet’s threat to television is likely what terrifies the PRC’s totalitarian government. China could literally disintegrate into democratic regions—an outcome greatly wished. Apparently, Iran has a huge and increasing number of blogs and websites; their development is hastening the slippage of the religious death-grip Continue reading