12 Days, 12 Ways
So, I am working down the 12 Days of Christmas list. The first six items, not that big of a deal. Everything is about a grand. The Partridge in a Pear Tree might not cost a thousand bucks but while you can get a pear tree at High-Hand, running around town burning gas...
The Human Spirit
Five years ago November 8th, Magalia and Paradise were devastated by one of natures worst disasters. 85 people lost their lives. Over 18,000 structures, homes, and business were completely burnt to the ground.The population of Paradise before the fire was around...
The Fern & The Palm Tree
Something has always baffled me. In my adulthood, there has always been a nagging question in my head that I have never been able to find an answer to. Who decided to put peas and carrots together? They have no business being together, one is a root and one is a vine....
Getting You Caught Up
I am not implying that you are behind in anyway. I would expect that we would be behind on laundry, dishes, housecleaning, keeping the pantry organized, and picking up dog poop in the yard. I am behind on changing the oil in my truck. Maybe I just don't trust Ford's...
Where have you been?
I'm kidding, it's more like where have we been. It's been 11 months to the day since I have reached out. The last time we talked, we were talking about how all good thing start with a mess.DO YOU REMEMBER THIS? For the last 11 months we have been busy. High-Hand...
All Good Things Start With a Mess
I've got this Crab Apple tree that grows next to my house. I like my Crab Apple tree. It's a beautiful, well pruned tree that fits nicely in its space. But I can honestly say that the mess it creates this time of year is not fun. Stepping on a Crab Apple is not...
What’s up High-Hand?
What is up? A lot is up. We will get back to the pile of succulents in a minute. Big announcement: April 24th High-Hand Art Gallery is hosting a Grand Opening. April 24th 10:00am-4:00pm join us for "Art in the Garden." Meet the artists of High-Hand and visit our newly...
“Extra! Extra! Read All About it!”
"Extra! Extra! Read All About it!" Said the newspaper hawk. "Fresh off the press High-Hand Cafe is open for outdoor dining. Get your reservations online!" No sooner was our email hot off the press when a newsflash came over the wire. "Outdoor dining is back at...
Flowers Among Us
These days my mind drifts back and forth between color and black & white images. January is the new beginning to the new year, new resolutions, new commitments, recommitting to a new resolve and a change in life perhaps. The lens that I look through is a little...
What’s Happening???
It is safe to say, and I'm sure you would agree, that 2020 has been ANYTHING but normal. It is very easy to slip into pandemic thinking and all that it brings into our minds. I was walking the nursery the other day and something just didn't seem to be normal. "What is...