I've just happily made the move from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA. One of the first things I've done was to go out and enjoy some Sun and a bit of the diversity offered by the area and in fact, paid both San Jose's Japanese Friendship Gardens and the Hakone Gardens near Saratoga a visit. I've posted some pics in two threads in the California Gardening Forum for those who might want to take a walk through these wonderful gardens.

Enjoy.