Photography
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How to Grow an Avocado Tree From a Seed
Growing an avocado tree from a seed is easy. I eat avocados all the time. A little over a year ago I kept looking at the seeds from them and thinking about how fresh they were, and it seemed like such a waste to just pitch them when I was done. So I looked up how to grow an avocado tree, and now I have about 12 going strong, minus the victims to squirrels, climate, etc. Avocado trees from seed probably won’t bear fruit for up to 10 years (and even then you need at least two so they can cross-pollinate) but it’s a great way to liven up your…
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Spring Waves
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Miniature Houses
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Get Stoked
Longboard days ahead.
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Clear Skies Stargazing
The sky was finally clear driving back from the beach, so we stopped at the George Observatory to look at the stars. The roads and land around the Observatory is pitch black. Artificial lights aren’t allowed because they interfere with the visibility of the night sky. Once we arrived, there were signs everywhere that said “Beware of Alligators.” Be warned. Run in a zigzag if they chase you. They can’t turn well, but can run very fast in a straight line. See Orion on the left? That’s my favorite. Chris likes to talk about the stars and harmonics. Last fall in South Padre, he showed me how to zoom in…
