secret photographer

while wandering through the farmers market, i kept my camera by my side and just snapped off photos at will.  i was pleased to find this bright orange shopper in front of the large selection of plants for sale in the background. 

i love when accidental photographs turn out to be really cool.

getting up close with some plants

i'm ashamed to admit that i know none of the names of the plants that i have featured today. each one is an image from our visit to arlington garden. if a reader is able to name all three, i would be extremely grateful!

arlington garden

meredith and i ventured out on sunday afternoon to check out arlington garden - one of pasadena's most unique public park spaces. the garden was built on land that was marked for development of the infamous 710 highway, and so of course for some residents, it represents more than just a beautiful place to visit. the designers chose to emphasize drought resistant plants, plants native to the mediterranean climate, as well as plants native to california. this creates a beautiful and also educational space - hopefully for generations to come.


this week i'll focus my photography on pictures that i took on sunday (with the exception of something special planned for friday). i hope you enjoy the trip through arlington garden!

the urban farmer

in the midst of auditing a fantastic class called creation care and sabbeth economics, i've decided to turn our balcony into something of a garden. it is modest right now - only a few herbs, a bell pepper plant, and two tomato plants - but it's a start!