The backyard within our backyard, the SF Botanical Garden, is looking for a few good docents. Their next docent training session begins on September 12 and will emphasize the plants and gardens of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Chile,… Continue Reading
The festival is officially over. I hope everyone had a great time! I leave you with a great aerial image of the festival with our neighborhood in the background and a clip of Dave Matthews Band performing “Why I Am”.… Continue Reading
2012 Outside Lands Guide is here ==========================
I read a great book recently by a Rolling Stones fan who parlayed his handmade fan-zine into a job as the head of the band’s official fan club for many years. Which brings me to this weekend’s Zine Fest taking… Continue Reading
Last Sunday, the one-and-only Lindy in the Park celebrated their 13th birthday. Today they published the group photos that were taken at the event. Three are available; I included the one below of the group cheering. To raise money for… Continue Reading
Lying in bed this morning I could see the sun shining outside my window, but could also hear fog horns bellowing in the distance. But what kind of Sunday Streets in the Richmond and Sunset would it be without a… Continue Reading
Just a reminder that the Botanical Garden is having a plant sale on Saturday, specializing in shade plants. This came to my inbox today: ======================= San Francisco Botanical Gardens Plant Sale Take a look into the shady regions of your… Continue Reading
On August 1, the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park launched their updated website at conservatoryofflowers.org. The new site has gorgeous shots of its colorful residents on the front page (along with helpful tags so you know what you’re… Continue Reading