New! April 2002 -
      Days of New Bamboo

 Jasmine

Some years ago I planted this sweet smelling jasmine in a big planter, and now it has spread into the surrounding area. I've encouraged it to grow up one side of the arch, and also up this piece of bamboo. It already smells a bit. In another month it should be intoxicating.

I remember one night long ago, on the hillside that descends from UCLA's Royce Hall, the smell of jasmine...

Click here to see jasmine three weeks later in full bloom (5/14).