OK, so I'm not the most prolific blogger.......I'm shifting away from a traditional web site, which I just retired today and completely onto my blog.

For those of you who don't know me, I've had a small personal and home adornment company called MsElaineous Designs for the past few years. Since moving to my new home in Boulder Creek it has taken a back seat to my backyard.

As soon as I've figured out how to better incorporate pix into this blog, I'll share the results and progress of my efforts......I'll also share the pix of any new creations from my studios.

While I'm interested in your comments, I'm not interested in them pointing to porn sites or other viral info. I am very interested in any comments on gardening in California redwoods, especially with native plants.

I'll pass along any tips and progress I make in this area.

For example, I've just begun composting....which meant I had to get a chipper/shredder.....as I'm mostly composting ivy! I'm taking revenge on the stuff by turning it into fertilizer.

As soon as I find the link that let me buy my McCulloch electric chipper/shredder for 10% discount, I'll add it here. By shredding the ivy, it will compost more quickly and be less likely to regrow from the bits and pieces.

thanks for reading. I'm looking forward to your comments and helpful gardening suggestions.