Ana
@amstorey.bsky.social
Lawyer running a nonprofit law firm. Gardening in Zone 10a, So Cal. Flora and fauna make my heart sing.🌱 No political affiliation.
🌱 @joyf.bsky.social have you seen the new zinnia from Johnny's? 'Linen' is in the same family as 'Ballerina.' Might need to make a purchase.
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
🌱 @joyf.bsky.social have you seen the new zinnia from Johnny's? 'Linen' is in the same family as 'Ballerina.' Might need to make a purchase.
🌱 Wanted to add a new variety of collards so headed over to Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. 'Green Glaze' is an heirloom variety that is supposed to be good for my area. Then saw that Jewels of Opar is an edible green. I had tried growing it for the flowers without success so giving it another try.
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🌱 Wanted to add a new variety of collards so headed over to Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. 'Green Glaze' is an heirloom variety that is supposed to be good for my area. Then saw that Jewels of Opar is an edible green. I had tried growing it for the flowers without success so giving it another try.
I don't think I've had a yellow one, but I have grown a red.
The fruit of the Peruvian apple cactus looks similar and is also edible, but I leave them for the birds.
The fruit of the Peruvian apple cactus looks similar and is also edible, but I leave them for the birds.
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I don't think I've had a yellow one, but I have grown a red.
The fruit of the Peruvian apple cactus looks similar and is also edible, but I leave them for the birds.
The fruit of the Peruvian apple cactus looks similar and is also edible, but I leave them for the birds.
🌱 I started on Sunday the process to turn the Hachiya persimmons my neighbor gave to me into hoshigaki. I have five total on the rack.
🤞🏼 I get one or two that make it.
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🤞🏼 I get one or two that make it.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌱 I started on Sunday the process to turn the Hachiya persimmons my neighbor gave to me into hoshigaki. I have five total on the rack.
🤞🏼 I get one or two that make it.
🍽🍜
🤞🏼 I get one or two that make it.
🍽🍜
🌱 I think I forgot to share that my Selenicereus grandiflorus produced a fruit. Mildly sweet and refreshing, like dragon fruit. Those spines are something, though. 😬
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🌱 I think I forgot to share that my Selenicereus grandiflorus produced a fruit. Mildly sweet and refreshing, like dragon fruit. Those spines are something, though. 😬
🌱 My pansy and viola seed order arrived from Three Brothers Blooms. Look at the adorable pup in the thank you card! 😍 Very pretty seed packets. Can't wait to grow these.
November 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
🌱 My pansy and viola seed order arrived from Three Brothers Blooms. Look at the adorable pup in the thank you card! 😍 Very pretty seed packets. Can't wait to grow these.
"Back off, lady! I don't need your help. Do you know who my parents are!"
November 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
"Back off, lady! I don't need your help. Do you know who my parents are!"
🌱 My neighbor just delivered a bag of hachiya persimmons from his yard. 🤗 He kindly leaves the stems attached for me so that I can dry them for hoshigaki. Can't decide whether the two ripe ones will become persimmon bread or persimmon and walnut ice cream. 😋
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November 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
🌱 My neighbor just delivered a bag of hachiya persimmons from his yard. 🤗 He kindly leaves the stems attached for me so that I can dry them for hoshigaki. Can't decide whether the two ripe ones will become persimmon bread or persimmon and walnut ice cream. 😋
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🌱 Making wreath forms from the material I'm cutting back during long overdue garden clean up. I like making my own forms from material that would otherwise go into the compost pile. They are thin but hold up well.
November 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🌱 Making wreath forms from the material I'm cutting back during long overdue garden clean up. I like making my own forms from material that would otherwise go into the compost pile. They are thin but hold up well.
🌱 A small but good harvest. I found the eggplants while doing some garden clean up. Also, very happy to find I managed to save three pomegranates from the squirrels. I wrap them in brown lunch bags when the fruit begins to form and then 🤞🏼 and wait. 🐿
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🌱 A small but good harvest. I found the eggplants while doing some garden clean up. Also, very happy to find I managed to save three pomegranates from the squirrels. I wrap them in brown lunch bags when the fruit begins to form and then 🤞🏼 and wait. 🐿
🌱 My garden flowers are winding down, but I managed to make myself a little posy.
October 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🌱 My garden flowers are winding down, but I managed to make myself a little posy.
Oh, my. Well done! 👏🏼
Behold my massive harvest! 😬😂
Behold my massive harvest! 😬😂
October 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Oh, my. Well done! 👏🏼
Behold my massive harvest! 😬😂
Behold my massive harvest! 😬😂
🌱 Potting up day for this crew. Interesting how spotty the germination was, even within the same seed packets (snapdragons). The Vintage Brown and Lavender Blue stock are a bust. 🙁
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🌱 Potting up day for this crew. Interesting how spotty the germination was, even within the same seed packets (snapdragons). The Vintage Brown and Lavender Blue stock are a bust. 🙁
@joyf.bsky.social 🌱 Look what arrived! 🤗 Looking forward to getting these in the soil and Barbie pink blooms in spring.
October 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@joyf.bsky.social 🌱 Look what arrived! 🤗 Looking forward to getting these in the soil and Barbie pink blooms in spring.
Sorry for the low quality. I took this photo through my kitchen window. This friend would sit on my driveway gate each early morning before flying off.
October 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Sorry for the low quality. I took this photo through my kitchen window. This friend would sit on my driveway gate each early morning before flying off.
Hey, all. 👋🏼 Sharing images from my evening walk.
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Hey, all. 👋🏼 Sharing images from my evening walk.
A few of the wonderful things I saw today on my morning walk.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A few of the wonderful things I saw today on my morning walk.
👋🏼 Good morning from Baja 🇲🇽
October 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
👋🏼 Good morning from Baja 🇲🇽
Drove down to Baja California for some much needed time off.
Good night. Rest well.
Good night. Rest well.
October 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Drove down to Baja California for some much needed time off.
Good night. Rest well.
Good night. Rest well.
#NoKings rally kicking off in Pasadena, CA, earlier today. Good turnout. I didn't take many photos because I was holding a very large American flag. 🇺🇸💪🏼
October 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#NoKings rally kicking off in Pasadena, CA, earlier today. Good turnout. I didn't take many photos because I was holding a very large American flag. 🇺🇸💪🏼
🌱 First time ordering from Songbird Seed company, and am enamored with their seed packets! 😍 I purchased two 'Juliet' and one 'Our Harry.'
October 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
🌱 First time ordering from Songbird Seed company, and am enamored with their seed packets! 😍 I purchased two 'Juliet' and one 'Our Harry.'
🌱 More Halloween silliness. These are for the office Halloween potluck. The basil is from my garden.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🌱 More Halloween silliness. These are for the office Halloween potluck. The basil is from my garden.
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🌱 I love when my claw flower blooms in time for Halloween
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October 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🌱 I love when my claw flower blooms in time for Halloween
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How did I miss seeing this 🤔 Your tomatoes look great. I had a rather sad tomato season.
Can you tell me the name of the tomatoes I circled in your photo?
Can you tell me the name of the tomatoes I circled in your photo?
October 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
How did I miss seeing this 🤔 Your tomatoes look great. I had a rather sad tomato season.
Can you tell me the name of the tomatoes I circled in your photo?
Can you tell me the name of the tomatoes I circled in your photo?