Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Essie's Garden, Parma




The University of Idaho, Parma Research & Extension Center in Parma, holds its Annual Fruit Field Day every September. This year, Dr. Essie Fallahi will again host a tour of the table grape vineyards, the new grape canopy experiment, and the apple, peach, and nectarine groves. This painting is from a photograph I took at last year's Field Day while strolling through the Center's vineyards. They were spectacularly beautiful.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Meridian Rodeo -- "Bozo"




This beautiful animal's name is Bozo, and he and his rider were performing at the Meridian Rodeo last year. He recently won two awards -- First Place Animals/Wildlife, and a Special Award for Best Signature Style at the 2009 Western Idaho Fair.