Spent a little time out in the garden today. I thought we might need to do some watering, but our rains have soaked the soil quite well, so probably another day or two yet. Watered all the containers and filled the SIP (self-irrigating planters) reservoirs to hold them this week. Found this guy on the […]
Follow Me On Instagram! Red Camellia Closeup At the local nursery a few weeks ago. From my Instagram Feed * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs** Many of these books may be available from your local library. Check it out! Read more on this topic: White Camellia Flower Closeup via […]
Follow Me On Instagram! In the garden… The extensive rain of late has made the garden pop this Spring. From my Instagram Feed * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs** Many of these books may be available from your local library. Check it out! Read more on this topic: Another […]
Follow Me On Instagram! White Camellia Flower Closeup At the local nursery last week. From my Instagram Feed * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs** Many of these books may be available from your local library. Check it out! Read more on this topic: Blueberry Flowers via Instagram Watsonia in […]
Wisteria announces the coming spring Our wisteria started sprouting new leaves just a few days ago, showing that spring is in full swing here in Southern California. and Follow Join A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Don’t miss a single post! Sign up for the Gardener’s Notebook Mailing List See all my garden, flowers and nature […]
Oriental Poppies (Papaver) I found these dancing in the sunny breeze at the local nursery this weekend. and Follow Join A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Don’t miss a single post! Sign up for the Gardener’s Notebook Mailing List See all my garden, flowers and nature related products at DouglasEWelch.com/shop/ Find more at @DEWDesignPhoto Read more […]
Captivating Cactus and Striking Succulents: 21 in a series – Echeveria in my own garden This echeveria was looking quite well today despite being almost entirely ignored. One of the great things about succulents. They don’t mind when you are a little distracted. Follow @agardenersnotebook on Instagram Like A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook […]
California Daffodils in the Garden Shining brightly in the afternoon sun, this is just one clump of daffodils in the garden today. and Follow Join A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Don’t miss a single post! Sign up for the Gardener’s Notebook Mailing List See all my garden, flowers and nature related products at DouglasEWelch.com/shop/ Find […]
Captivating Cactus and Striking Succulents: 20 in a series – Mammillaria Photo: Douglas E. Welch Mammillaria is one of the largest genera in the cactus family (Cactaceae), with currently 200 known species and varieties recognized.[1] Most of the mammillarias are native to Mexico, but some come from the southwest United States, the Caribbean, Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala and Honduras.[2] The common name “pincushion cactus” refers to this and the closely related […]
First Daffodils 2020 The daffodils have returned and are beginning to flower all over the garden. and Follow Join A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Don’t miss a single post! Sign up for the Gardener’s Notebook Mailing List See all my garden, flowers and nature related products at DouglasEWelch.com/shop/ Find more at @DEWDesignPhoto Read more on […]
