Gardenerd joined me at our local post office for his last excursion in San Jose. We’ve had such a good time. As plush carrots go, he really has quite the personality.
He briefly considered auditioning for the part of a California Poppy, but alas it was time to hit the road.
To be [a poppy], or not to be, that is the question.
While here in San Jose, Gardenerd posed for the obligatory “I’ve just arrived and I’m happy to be out of my box” pics. Then I put him to work. He supervised the VegTrug planting bed assembly, then helped us celebrate the arrival of some much-needed rain.
In between storms, Gardenerd came along on a walk through Martial Cottle Park. I plan to write more about this wonderful new place in a future post but in summary: Martial Cottle arrived in the valley in 1864 and farmed the land for over 150 years. The Cottle-Lester family resisted eager developers swooping in for years. At his death, following his mother’s wishes, the family transferred the remaining 287 acres to the state and county for development of a public park and urban farmland. They opened to the public in December of 2014.
I’ve walked there two or three times with my friend Mary Ann, and I’m eager to share this gem of a place with others.
At the end of his first week, Gardenerd traveled with us to beautiful Carmel-by-the-sea. Doesn’t he look rested? I think it’s that wonderful sea air.
He lounged in the room, considered a game of chess and enjoyed the beautiful gardens.
Alas, it was time for Gardenerd to move on to his next garden adventure. Safe travels, little buddy. I’m looking forward to seeing you on Twitter and Instagram.
Where Did He Go?
You can follow Gardenerd’s travels via Instagram or Twitter by using the hashtag #wheresgardenerd (just one ‘n’)
Additional photos on my Facebook Page Gardening Nirvana
My heartfelt thanks to Christy at Gardenerd.com for allowing us to host Gardenerd in San Jose, California.
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