Glacier Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) from near the summit of Black Butte in California’s northern Coast Range. Rocks always make a photo great, but I am biased.

M4.7 earthquake near Truckee, CA on May 6 at 21:35 was recorded on my #RaspberryShake. I did not feel it.

Finally had a chance to visit the summit of Black Butte on the Mendocino NF. About time. A geologist’s wonderland: several identifiable glacial landforms (been deglaciated for an undetermined time AFAIK), metabasalt, gneiss, and 360° views.

First bloom of the peppers. Serranos in this case. 🌱

When the gusty winds are trying to uproot the top heavy tomatoes, one must get creative to save them. 🌱🍅

Fairly rare earthquake (M3.0) in Chico, CA today at 11:26PDT. The #RaspberryShake managed to record it though I didn’t feel it 😕 I just noticed it occurred.

I’ve thinned at least a dozen nectarines off this young tree. This “Fantasia” Nectarine is incredibly fruitful. 🌳🌱

Japan — was that you, M6.8‽ #RaspberryShake

Tomatoes are incoming! 🌱

Cultivated California Wild Grapes are looking great after a heavy prune. I always forget to take before photos 🌱