Garden Alphabet: Lavender (Lavendula)
Garden Alphabet: Lavender (Lavendula) A closeup of a lavender harvest from my own garden. Lavender seems to do very well here in our Mediterranean climate, if we can get it enough Continue Reading
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Garden Alphabet: Lavender (Lavendula) A closeup of a lavender harvest from my own garden. Lavender seems to do very well here in our Mediterranean climate, if we can get it enough Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Pineapple (Ananas comosus) We have visited Hawaii only once, but since we were driving right past the Dole Plantation it made sense to stop in for a bit. The Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) There is a distinct alien look to Joshua Trees as you drive across the California High Desert. Their gnarled, out-stretched arms almost look like they Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) A tasty addition for any herb garden that grows so easily. These plants are starting to flower, so I will make sure to capture the Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Fungi Fungi make up a huge part of the plant kingdom, but often we don’t even notice them. These fungi popped up in my garden a few years ago, Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) I am not a big fan of apricots myself. I find their flavor a little off-putting, but I know many people who adore them. It seems Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Primula (Primrose) These may be small plants and flowers, but their striking colors make them stand out wherever they bloom. Along with these blue and yellow primula, the Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Azalea I hadn’t experienced azalea much until I moved her to California. Then, of course, I inherited a garden full of them. They are reliable, relatively maintenance free Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Currant (Ribes) During our last trip to Ohio, I was surprised to see so many wild currant bushes in the fence rows, parks and yards. I don’t remember Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Matilija Poppy (Romneya) It is a big surprise that these huge plants and flowers are actually California natives. Typical natives here are small in stature to preserve the rare Continue Reading