Practically everything that can grow can grow there. It is bright enough for plants that need a lot of sunlight, and for plants that need a lot of moisture there is enough rain. It is not too hot, and it is not too cold. It stays almost the same temperature all year. In short, it is the ideal temperate climate.

Because of that, San Francisco flower and garden shows are notorious over the globe. There grow some of the best and brightest flowers, the freshest fruits and vegetables, and the most impressive gourds that the world have ever seen. All the garden and flower publication profiles them each year, and each year is better than the last. It's quite impossible not to be obsessed with the idea of growing something on your own when you go to the flower and garden show in San Francisco. The plants look so splendid, after all that, how could anyone resist? For my part, I simply couldn't!

Of course, going to a flower festival or reading a flower and garden magazine, is one thing. Starting one on your own is another. The flower and garden magazines make it look so easy, but it is not easy! Actually, I forgot how hard it was. I do not remember the amount of work that went into my flowers but I sure remember the way that they looked when they were in full bloom. Having a few scattered tomatoes and flowers is one thing, but having a nice groomed garden is another. I had such unrealistic hope from the flowers and gardens show that disillusionment was anticipated. Nonetheless, after a few years, I did have an impressive flower and garden display. I was growing plants from all around the world! Who would have thought few years ago. Not me that is for sure.