I love my succulent plants. They change color with the seasons too! Here’s my aeonium. Normally it’s green with a little bit of red on the tips. In winter the centers get creamy white. I have cuttings of this plant sprinkled around the garden – but I can’t remember which ones they are until they Read More…
Author: Laura Z
Gardener in sunny SoCal
Acacia Tree Flowering Update
Here are a few photos of the Acacia after the flowers had fully opened up. They are so beautiful! Big, bright yellow flowers, and they smell heavenly! Bees like the blooms too, I’m glad to have them around. We like bees – they pollinate our crops. Read more about the disturbing loss of bees here… Read More…
Container Garden Ideas
Containers are a great way to have a garden without a yard. Plants can be grown in anything from an empty soup can to a whisky soaked wooden barrel. Succulent plants are great choices for containers. They are more willing to tolerate a pot you’ve forgotten to water the last few months. Hey, you’re busy, I Read More…
Acacia tree is blooming
Here are a few photos of my acacia. Acacia trees can grow up to 20 feet tall. I planted mine because it is drought tolerant, will cover the back fence (and my neighbor) and they bloom! Beautiful giant yellow flowers. I have heavy clay, alkaline soil and no water. So I was looking for something Read More…
Plant Rescue: Crassula
I have a habit of rescuing plants I see at the market, or wherever. I just feel sorry for them. They usually look broken, wilted or tired. They just need a little love to make them all better. I can’t resist. Here’s my latest rescue: it is in the Crassula species. It looks a lot Read More…