Deer deterrent

Two clients visited my garden last week, which by the way, is very sad looking! On the way out, down the stairs, they spoke of needing to go home to spray. Spray, I ask? Spray what? They were off to spray their garden plants to deter deer from eating them. I was shocked to learn that deer frequent their lush garden, as there are no signs of munching... none that I've noticed. It turns out that they regularly spray their garden with a mixture of:

2 eggs
2 cups of liquid (1 of milk, 1 water)
blend until smooth in a blender (it takes awhile before the mixture is totally smooth which is necessary)
Pour into a sprayer
Clean spray nozzle periodically (it the mixture easily clogs)

The deterrent lasts 2 weeks or until rain washes it off.

Interesting, huh!

Perfect, little green roof!

Walking through Pier Park, I spotted this little 'cabin' perfectly placed among the deep shade of the conifers.

Upon closer inspection, I notice the roof is 'planted' with ferns - I love it! The ferns are native to the area and generally found on the ground floor. Here, the ferns are elevated to to the roof. The ferns look so soft and cushy, I want to climb up there and take a nap!

Richard Serra Sculpture:Forty Years

Over the winter I enrolled in a sculptural welding class to keep my brain open and my spirit inspired. In a conversation with my teacher, Michael Creger, he suggested that I do some research into Richard Serra's work. I found this retrospective of Richard Serra's work from 2007 at MOMA.


RICHARD SERRA RETROSPECTIVE


This beautiful black and white site beautifully captures Serra's work and intention through video and recordings. Serra describes his work both conceptually and practically (how he created these enormous works or art) which is fascinating!


His work is experiential. The viewer 'experiences' his work through his/her own physical, intellectual and emotional interaction/relationship to the space. 


I'm very 'into' the idea of experiential art, spaces, gardens...

Signs of Spring...for me!

Ah...signs of spring also mean summer is on the way! Don't worry I'm enjoying the moment but the beginning of the gardening season makes me all giddy inside and I can't help but look forward to the warmer months too!

Signs of Spring - Our apple tree full of pristine white and pink blossoms

A sign of the summer to come ...

A new pair of flips!!