Who is this? It is most likely Soehrensia schikendantzii in my garden We have all heard of the peace and fulfillment that gardening brings. From my own past and ongoing experiences, I can vouch for it. I also know, wherever I end up, and for however long I can do it, I will be [Continue]
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Oh the 4 o’ clock plants
When I was in high school biology text referred to the Mirabilis jalapa, and how it has beautiful flowers! Years later, living in Downtown San Jose, I encountered this marvelous plant with multi-colored flowers, many of which were on the same plant! Pinks, reds, yellows, oranges and double colors abound! I had to look [Continue]
Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers!
I don’t put up photos of my garden much. I am trying to change that. Here is one from my special project for this spring, doing well into summer! I have this rather big size pot, that for years was waiting for her special renewal project. Then, this year, I really wanted my vegetable [Continue]
My First Morning Glory is already here!
Apart from the oddities facing humanity, this season has been odd for California as well. We seem to be at the precipice of another drought, even though we have had some late showers and will have some this weekend. We are only at 45% of our annual rainfall so far, and without significant increases [Continue]