In-between rain storms, we have had some spectacular weather. When it rains here, it clears out all the smog in the air and it makes going out super. I went to the Bay-Friendly Garden at Lake Merritt in Oakland.
The Bay-Friendly Garden is a holistic approach to gardening and landscaping that works in harmony with the natural conditions of the San Francisco Bay Watershed. Bay-Friendly practices foster soil health, conserve water and other valuable resources while reducing waste and preventing pollution:
The Bay-Friendly Garden at Lake Merritt is really beautiful and a great idea. It pays attention to climate and local conditions and uses appropriate plants that are adapted to those conditions. It follows maintenance practices that support the goals of conserving resources and reducing waste. What is really cool about the place is that you meet new friends while there:
Oh yeah! The storms do clear up the air and skies look great, the natural light looks awesome and all of that.
ReplyDeleteLast Saturday, thanks to the previous day's storm, it was nice to see the Sierra from Tracy. :)
I've only had a glimpse or two of Lake Meritt. I would love to go for a stroll, there. :)
Lovely pictures.
Stunning photographs, especially of your new friend! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful adventure--and I love the squirrel, of course! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos - you always find nice places to visit.
ReplyDeleteWonderful garden loved the photos :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a bloomingtastic week :-)
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ReplyDeleteI love the face sculpture. It fits into the landscape well. What a fun experience to go there!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, all your flowers sure made my cold feel better! Thank you for sharing, my friend. Your duh best! hugs (see I still luvs ya honey & I didn't even ask ya for a latte - hehehehe - Sorry the devil made me do it)! Seriously though that young lady needed to be taught some serious attitude adjustment! grrrrrr Bring me with next time I'll switch her attitude & turn her amp up to 11. (sorry musician joke)!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. The next time I'm nearby I want to visit this garden. No doubt it will inspire me.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love seeing all the flowers blooming even in the middle of winter. Love the cute squirrel too. Thank you for joining The Really Crafty Link Party, and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThe area looks so beautiful! I love that they support sustainable practices that work with the environment (and not against it). Would love to visit one day!
ReplyDeleteA friendly place, for sure! Thanks for linking on Amanda's Books and More!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It makes you realize just how important that rain is, even if it gets tiresome after a while. Have a great week!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a nice place! That little guy is ready for a nutty buddy or peanut butter sandwich. I'm sure he's used to getting hand outs. :) Thanks for stopping by and linking up, my friend!
Lovely garden and I love that squirrel. What a cutie.
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This place sounds and looks amazing. My gardening is all bee friendly and its wonderful in the spring, summer and autumn to be attracting them into the garden. what a lovely place to visit #bloggerclubuk
ReplyDeleteLovely. My husband is a gardener. I think this is going to make for a future family outing.
ReplyDeleteVery refreshing to see! It is wintry here.
ReplyDeleteHi! There are many beautiful flowers in this garden, they are very beautiful. The squirrel is very cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this lovely post on "You're the Star" Blog Hop. I'd like to feature it in February. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteThose roses are beautiful indeed!
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