Graduation Day!
Very proud to say, today, four of our young ones graduated this morning,
from 5-gallon pots to 15-gallons! This healthy youngster is the first of four Kei apples transplanted during this morning's fog cover.
Tradewinds Fruit
Daleys' Fruit
Normally we transplant in the early evening, but these Kei apples are so hardy that they won't even notice the (more moderate) Sun today. Last week we repotted six Kiwi fruit, and definitely did that in the last afternoon, as the are so sensitive. Four Chayotes we transplanted into the ground last week, in late afternoon, suffered greatly in the onslaught of those few days of summer Sun. Ended up covering them with some brush to keep them shaded for the next week or two while they recover.
This coming week have more Kiwi fruit, and mulberries to repot. No end of mulberries! {Please keep an eye out for 15-gallon or larger black planter pots for us ... still haven't found a source.}
As we, the family of Goddess Moon, renurture our Valley. Moving out of our adolescent ancestries of 'hunter-gatherers', to enlightened planters, healers, stewards.
Returning the gardens, returning the waters, returning air and quiet, peace and love.
Collectively re-singing creation.
They were spotted this morning bathing in the sprinklers and perching high in a valley oak. 
This evening, some members of the family were seen on the ground eating dinner. Photos by Les Dublin. 
Volunteers were present in the Demo Garden during the Ojai Lavender Festival to welcome festival-goers who came to the garden to view lavender in the landscape. Photo by Les Dublin.
The two speakers, biologist Sue MIlls and horticulturist Charles Duncan, had a wealth of knowledge to share. 
If all the attendees plant a butterfly garden, by this time next year, Ojai will be all a flutter with many happy butterflies! 
Photos by Les Dublin.
