Sunrise in the Sangres
Sunrise in the Sangres, always an astonishment in the morning, no matter how often I see it. Outdoors, it is...

Lantana: In bloom this week
One of our prettiest natives: Lantana horrida. "Horrid"because of its strong scent, the toxicity of its blue-black berries, the thorny...

Copper canyon daisy: In bloom this week
Delightful Tagetes lemmonii, or Copper canyon daisy--a tumble of bright marigold-like blossoms in the fall, a strong scent that's unforgettable...

Ripple Run: Drought notes 10
The rain is returning, at last--over eight inches for September, five for October. This is a photo of Ripple Run,...

High Water: Drought Notes 9
The drought may not be broken, but it's certainly been bent. We got 5" of rain in 24 hours--very welcome....