California Dreaming…On a Winter’s Day

Since our oldest daughter and her family live near San Diego, California, James and I make it a point to visit her at least once a year. And this past December was no exception, especially since a new baby girl had joined her family in November!

We spent many happy days together, in and around San Diego, as we enjoyed being “close by grandparents” for a few precious weeks! One of our jaunts took James and I back to the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, San Diego. Here we spent a delightful afternoon strolling the garden and enjoying the sunshine, cultivated greenery, reflecting pool filled with koi, and the sound of water splashing over rocks in the hillside stream. We were reminded of ideal as gardeners: to delight the senses and refresh the soul with the gardens we create for our clients.

The photos shown here are examples of efforts being made by the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park to bring natural beauty, joy and peace to a very public setting.

Joyfully shared by Betty Hanselman

Gardener’s wife (& grateful, once-a-year “close-by” grandma to Evie, Anna and Bianca!)