A local nursery in our area. They have great plants. Request your Annie’s Annuals & Perennial 2010 Catalog here.
I love their seed packet artwork… Request your Botanical Interests 2010 Seed Catalog here.
While your at it, follow them on Twitter: @AnniesAnnuals and @BotanicalSeeds…
…or check our their websites: Annie’s Annuals & Perennials and Botanical Interest…
My coworker Ed just told me about new Canon cameras that are rumored to be coming out.
Here are the specs from CanonRumors: "60D & New Rebel"
60D Specs
– Articulating screen
– Metal body, similar To50D
– Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor
– 720p/1080p Video at 30fps
– Electronic Level
– New battery & battery grip
– Price about $ 1190
550D/600D Specs
– Articulating screen
– Body smaller than 500D
– Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor
– 720p Video at 30fps
– Price about $ 799
Here’s another article from electronista: "Canon may have 60D, new Rebel with swivel screens"
I’m really really excited!!!… These are the features that I’ve been waiting for… An articulating screen and video!!!… Dang!!!… I can’t wait…
[UPDATE]
I found another article on TFTS website: "New Canon EOS 60D, Rebel To Have Swivel Screens?"
They state: Canon is due to make new announcements about its products for 2010 at the PMA Photography Expo in Anaheim, California on February 20th.
[UPDATE]
I found another article on Photo Rumors website: "Canon 60D and 550D/600D rumored specs"
They state: Canon is expected to have an announcement on February 9th. Not sure if those cameras will be part of the announcement. Canon will not be part of PMA, but I believe they will still have some new products next month.
I’m sitting here under candle light since our whole neighborhood has had a total blackout for more than 1.5 hours. I was just about to post a journal entry when the power went out, so I lost everything :( I’m on my laptop now (running on batteries), so I’ll try to remember what I previously typed…
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If you have been following my journal, you probably know that I have been researching a new DSLR camera with a swivel screen and/or a new lens. While I was researching, I found a website that had tons of video tutorial for my camera. The website lbguides.com doesn’t have videos for every camera, but luckily for me they have videos for both my Canon Digital Rebel XSI and Canon PowerShot A650IS.
For the XSI they have three many sections:
1. Getting Started: Learn about your camera’s basic features and some quick tips. (2 videos)
2. Scenes: Learn how to optimize the camera for specific scenes. (18 videos)
3. Functions: Learn how to set specific functions, e.g., delete, flash, etc. (30 videos!!!)
I went through several of the videos and learned more about ISO, spot metering and white balance than I learned from reading the manuals that came with the cameras. Now that I have a better grasp on how to set those up on the camera and I’m so surprised how much better some of my photos, especially indoor photos and pet photos looks.
With that said, I think I will put off getting a new camera (unless Canon comes out with a DSLR with swivel screen)… stick with my Canon XSI and keep practicing with it… With that said… hehe… I did buy some accessories for it.
First, I got an inexpensive Vivitar flash. I think it’ll greatly help my indoor photo with lighting, since the camera’s built in flash is way too harsh. I can direct the light up or to the side for an indirect flash. I’m hoping that this coupled with my new found knowledge of white balance will greatly improve my indoor photography.
Second, I bought an inexpensive prime lens; the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. It was under a $100 which is pretty good for a lens (I think) and I saw some really nice photographs on Flickr using this lens. So I’ll keep practicing with my camera and stick with it for a bit.
I just got an email from Territorial Seed Company mentioning their new series of instructional videos. The first one focuses on starting seeds using several products they sell. It’s pretty basic, but good information… plus the host was a kinda cute, in my opinion ;)
I just got an email from a fellow "Dave’s Garden" friend telling me that Dave’s Garden members can get a discount on Coleus at Rosy Dawn Gardens through January 31, 2001. Here’s more info on the sale:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1070220/
I have to go through my overwintering Coleus cuttings and take inventory of what I have and figure out what I want.
I also didn’t know Rosy Dawn Gardens had a blog called "Coleus Connection". Here’s the link: rosydawngardens.blogspot.com
I’ve heard of Pawpaws from my Uncle Ray, who wants to get a plant, but I have never actually seen the fruit or tasted it.
I was surfing the web and happen to stumble upon a few videos from Gurney’s on YouTube. Now I’m interested to what it taste like and how it grows.
☉How to Cut and Serve Pawpaw Fruit on Gurney’s YouTube page.
☉Examples of Pawpaw Fruit on Gurney’s YouTube page.
☉Pawpaw Fruit Facts on CRFG website.
I really like how their Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Eggplant fruits are hanging from an overhead trellis.
☉Autopot Retail Outlet – GardenSmart – Melbourne, Australia.
The Golden Gate Chapter of the CRFG (California Rare Fruit Growers) is holding another Scion Exchange next weekend. I’m glad I checked when it is this year, otherwise I may have missed it.
2010 Golden Gate Chapter Scion Exchange
Saturday, January 16, 2010 – 12 noon to 3:00 PM
Malcolm X Elementary School (Two blocks from Ashby BART station)
1731 Prince Street
Berkeley, CA
Here are some photos from previous years I attended:
☉More information from CRFG website.
☉More information from Upcoming website.
☉Other 2010 Scion Exchanges from CRFG website.