Category Archives: growing

Baby melon

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Alissa

Is that not the most adorable thing you’ve ever seen? He’s getting bigger every day. Taken with Instagram, where I’m @awalkerinLA

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There is perhaps no more movement that is more dear to my heart than that of the urban farm—from the productive vacant lots to the tiny rooftop plots sprouting up across America. My dear friend Sarah Rich just published a … Continue reading →

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The view from here

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Alissa

Happy Sunday. See more on Instagram, where I’m @awalkerinLA

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Among the wildflowers

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Alissa

Iron cross, delphinium and poppies being grown by my mom for my wedding bouquet. See more on Instagram, where I’m @awalkerinLA

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Summer solstice

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Alissa

I spent the longest day of the year plucking produce out of the ground with my parents in Denver, where it’s forecast to reach 99 degrees today. After weeks of breezy June gloom in LA it’s like I got all … Continue reading →

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Summer fever

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Alissa

It’s June 1 with no gloom in sight and I’m having some serious summer fever. Coincidentally, so is our garden, which exploded earlier this week with a bumper crop of summer squash. Confession: the little yellow gourds aren’t my favorite … Continue reading →

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Dagobah

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Alissa

A few weeks ago when I was in Portland, my friend Amy took me to the Dagobah system. It was actually the Audubon Society. But I’m pretty sure Yoda lived there. Every surface was dripping with moss (and rain). The … Continue reading →

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Scenes from an 80-degree weekend

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Alissa

It’s been exceptionally warm for the last few days, which has led to some unique shots in my camera, to say the least. We ate meals outside at our new table. Everything seemed to explode into bloom. And the smell! … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the air

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Alissa

Yes, early February is our spring, and this year, one that has arrived after an almost nonexistent winter. The trees are blossoming, the pollen is swirling, and the vegetable garden has been replanted, thanks to my awesome parents. More photos.

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