When my ships sails in I'd like to purchase a couple of pieces from Marcia Donahue and take a trip to S.E. Asia to pick up some hand carved stone for placement in the garden. Marcia Donahue - ceramic - From Dalbokia land aug. 2011 From Hortisexual Marin Tour 2011 From Hortisexual Marin Tour 2011 Private home in Sanur , Bali From Bali Wall piece next to a dipping pool From Bali I would not mind a 'bale' ( pergola like structure) either , along with the dipping pool and carved wall piece From Bali

I am glad you all like their new baby. I haven't named her, but Margarit could be very fitting.All the carvings are solid. I usually use a 1 part portland to three parts of something else. If I want it to be a rougher look I will throw in a part of fine vermiculite or peat. If I want it to be smoother then all three parts will be masonary sand. I just got some silica sand so can't wait to play with it.I usually line a large trash can or pail with a plastic garbage bag, then around 8-10 hours later unmold it on a large turntable. Here is a pic of the whole family together Here is a pic of the little girl from behind, Here is a pic of a a pot head I made got my son, I think he wants to put some sedums in it I start with wood chisels to get the rough shape, and then for detail use dental tools, and small wood carving tools. Usually there is a small window of 3-4 hours to carve this easily. I think wet and cover it up in wet towels for a week or so before doing much else with it. I live in a fairly frost free zone so don't bother with admixes too much, but do use latex paint Cindy

What a perfect day for an outing. Zimsculpt looks most intriguing...but I was stuck here weeding and watering. I like several of the sculptures very much! The one of the mother carrying her baby on her back reminds me of Nigerian wood carvings. I spoke to the tree pruner today. We were talking about espaliered apple trees. All our old fruit trees will be cut down except for one apple. Sad, but necessary. :( Those few extra degrees between here and RBG make an enormous difference. If I had staff (hahahaha) I'd certainly give espaliered fruit a try here! Hi Misty! Thanks for the tour. 'bug

That's great! We have/had a few owls in the vicinity, but nothing I've had any chance of photgraphing. Occasional hawks, but I'm still jealous...