a nicely pruned japanese maple tree!

when i left this morning for a fruit tree pruning seminar, my sister was getting ready for her garage sale/haiti fundraiser. upon coming home, i noticed many things i had been looking for laid out on a rug!! slightly resentful but mostly thankful, this return of old things diffused my inkling to shop.

seminar was great!!! i know so many things about pruning that i did not know before. i met a woman who told me about the merritt horticultural landscaping program in oakland. i wonder if it is a good program? and beyond the fundamental courses they have specialty courses. the ones in aesthetic pruning look awesome!!

a little later i came upon this amazing woman, yuki! just read it, not only is she only a remarkable pruner (look at her before and after photos), but she does indian classical dance too (and apparently bass for 15 yrs)! im swooning!

anyway, the area surrounding the berkeley horticulture nursery is really sweet. bakery next to fish shop next to cheese shop next to coffee shop- your speciality block. i am really excited to see more of the east bay.

tomorrow includes:

flora grubb nursery
chinese dumpling cook off

today:
sam g and john w
making cookies for haiti fundraiser/garage sale