Avery Island Jungle Gardens

Bradley and I visited Avery Island LA, summer 2011. A salt dome island in the bayou. Home of the Tabasco factory and McIhenny’s pet project the jungle gardens. The original gardener McIlhenny was gifted with a 1000 yr old Buddha for which he built this beautiful shrine and garden. A truly beautiful place. We missedContinue reading “Avery Island Jungle Gardens”

Juniper Fire Remembered

I walk through Nob Hill 4 mornings a week on my way to work. I live in what is often called the “Upper Knob” just north of Nob Hill. This particular 4th of July memory actually took place in that northern area. This corner now has a bean tree peacefully getting taller, surrounded by the everContinue reading “Juniper Fire Remembered”