A Visit to the Botanic Garden at UC Santa Cruz

Oct 11

Nestled in the rolling hills above Monterey Bay, the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a living tapestry of global biodiversity. Spread over 135 acres on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus, this unique garden serves as both a sanctuary for rare and endangered plants and a haven for visitors seeking beauty, knowledge, and peace

It was the perfect location for the Northern California Women Photography group to meet up and photograph the amazing plants and birds there.

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Jun 13, 2025

Sweet Smelling Sweet Peas | northern California photographer

Jun 13, 2025

I love walking out into my garden and taking a deep breath. Despite the warmer temperatures, my sweet peas are still hanging in there.

Jun 13, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Garden Full of Tulips | fine art nature photographer

Apr 25, 2025

Tulips, with their vibrant hues and delicate petals, have long been cherished as a symbol of beauty and elegance in gardens around the world.

Apr 25, 2025

Nov 1, 2024

Tearing Out the Garden | Northern California Nature Photographer

Nov 1, 2024

It’s past time to tear out the gardens - both the floral cutting garden and the vegetable garden. (My tomatoes are going crazy!!!) After all, it’s November! But, each time I go out to the garden and assess what I need to get started removing the old plants, I see bees, ladybugs, and butterflies. I just cannot begin to remove their food source.

Nov 1, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

Fresh Produce from Garden to Table

Aug 29, 2024

Looking for a photography subject? Not sure what to photograph? Do your kids and grandkids or pets run and hide when the camera comes out? Look no further than your own garden, the farmers' market, and yes, even the grocery store for fantastic photography subjects.

Aug 29, 2024

Oct 4, 2023

My gardens still managed to show off this summer!

Oct 4, 2023

Last winter and spring, I prepared my vegetable and flower garden plots for the upcoming growing season. Nothing too big nor fancy, but just the right size to enjoy. With all plans I still just never know what the end result may look like. As well intentioned as I am about caring for my gardens, they sometimes end up being neglected.

Oct 4, 2023

Mar 8, 2023

Plan a Visit to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens?

Mar 8, 2023

The first time I visited the Mendocino botanical gardens a few years ago, it was in January. Many things were dormant and the weather was cold, windy, a bit rainy, and basically not a great time to visit. Make a plan to get that on your calendar - except I cannot recommend a cold, windy, rainy winter day. There will be treasures to be found for sure, but there will be more if you select a different time.

Mar 8, 2023

Mar 6, 2023

5 Tips For Planning Your Photo-Worthy Garden

Mar 6, 2023

Spring is arriving soon, you're about to plant your garden, and you know you'll want to photograph it. From the tiny details through a macro lens, or the expanse that you can capture with a wide angle, there are some tips for planning your photo worthy garden that will give you some wonderful options.

Mar 6, 2023

Mar 4, 2021

5 Tips For Creating a Photo Worthy Garden

Mar 4, 2021

Sep 22, 2019

These neglected, not so photo-worthy gardens still managed to show off this summer!

Sep 22, 2019

Jul 8, 2019

How does fresh Zucchini from Garden to Table look in your world?

Jul 8, 2019

Apr 10, 2019

The Nature of Garden Planning

Apr 10, 2019

Jul 26, 2018

Bachelor Buttons | still life photography

Jul 26, 2018

Fresh in my garden, bachelor buttons self-seed every year. They make beautiful subjects for still life when fresh or dried.

Jul 26, 2018

Jul 28, 2017

Critters in My Garden | northern California photographer

Jul 28, 2017

May 29, 2017

Perspective | Week 21 | my garden | northern California photographer

May 29, 2017

Apr 29, 2017

Garden Wishes | northern California photographer

Apr 29, 2017

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