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Thunbergia, Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California [Prints Available]
Redbud Flowers, Rancho Los Alamitos, California [Photography]
Azalea 2023, Sherman Oaks, California [Photography]
In The Garden: First Paperwhite 2025 [Photography]
Flowering Now: Kalanchoe – Delicate Pink and Orange Succulent Blooms [Photography]
Raindrops on a perfect Bewitched Rose in the front garden a few days ago.
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Our yellow hibiscus is flowering dramatically after all the rain of the last 2 weeks.
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I found these dancing in the sunny breeze at the local nursery this weekend.
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A closeup view of one of the profusion of azalea blossoms this week.
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The winter rains have arrived, my rose pruning was done a week or so ago, and these blooms are already appearing. I’m seeing lots of growth on all the rose plants, some of which we transplanted into pots so we can move them to a sunnier place in the garden.
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My Los Angeles 78: California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica)
Our state flower shining brightly on our friends garden.
This has been a great year for all flowers but especially our native plants like these. The “superbloom” is fading fast, but there are still these pockets of color to be found throughout the city.
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Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow)
More blooms this week with these brunfelsia. These were on the property when we bought it 23 years ago and I loved them so much I planted 2 more last year in a different area.
Each bloom progresses from blue to purple to white as it ages, giving rise to its common name.
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This year’s normal rainfall has made everything jump in the garden, including the weeds, and these daffodils look amazing. They are always a great harbinger of Spring even if they do mean hotter weather is coming.
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It is always a welcome surprise to see these Gerbera Daisies popping up in the garden. They were originally decorations from a close friends memorial service and each time they appear they remind me of him. A great way to keep someone in your memories year after year.
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