Author Archives: Denise

a week in plants

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Denise

Last week was a good one for plants. I finally found some Acacia ‘Cousin Itt’ in small sizes, under $10 each, to plant under the Chinese Fringe Tree. (Chionanthus retusus, as distinguished from our native Chionanthus virginicus.) This great, mediumish-sized … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday, (courtesy of the OG)

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Denise

Peter/Outlaw Gardener, that indefatigable daily blogger and all-around nice guy, raffled off some vases recently. (And look who’s a winner!) I found this fat little echeveria in the front garden and unceremoniously pulled him up by the roots to welcome … Continue reading →

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bromeliads for hanging planters? (yes!)

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Denise

A lot of my bromeliads swing from on high now. And it all started with an act of generosity back in January of 2014. A gift from Reuben, after our joint flea market venture. (It’d be fun to plan another … Continue reading →

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friday clippings 7/22/16

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Denise

What I wanted to do tonight was attend an event I’ve been hearing about on NPR as I drove the freeways this week, Summer Nights in the Garden, hosted by the Natural History Museum. It’s free but RSVP is required, … Continue reading →

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cutflowers of summer

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Denise

Dahlia coccinea ‘Orange,’ Mendocino Botanical Garden Thank goodness there’s not a crazy nativist strain complicating appreciation of summer’s most colorful annuals. The only walls associated with these summer beauties might be the ones surrounding your cutting garden (you lucky devil!) … Continue reading →

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July Bloom Day, the sequel

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Denise

How could I forget the Japanese silverleaf sunflowers? An international effort. Native to coastal southern Texas, it is known as the Japanese Silverleaf due to that country’s renowned work in breeding sunflower varieties. I’m not sure whether this is the … Continue reading →

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Bloom Day July 2016

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Denise

I’m going to try a systematic approach, so bear with me. Right outside the office, the planting is getting some height from the bog sage, kangaroo paws, and Pennisetum ‘Skyrocket’ showing a few blooms way in the back. Using the … Continue reading →

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more shelves

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Denise

I don’t have any travel plans this summer, so July’s rhythm has been work, work, work, decompress in garden, shower, repeat. And I don’t really mind because the garden is so absorbing this time of year. At least once a … Continue reading →

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holiday hangups (happy 4th of July)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Denise

I’ve been pushing for the long weekend so hard, I was convinced most of yesterday that it was Friday and kept wishing everyone a happy holiday. Not quite, but almost there. Today a broken camera, an overlooked deadline, and a … Continue reading →

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51st Annual CSSA Show & Sale at the Huntington July 1-3, 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Denise

It’s that time again. The Cactus and Succulent Society of America is holding their 51st Annual Show & Sale at the Huntington July 1st through 3rd, 2016. It’s going to be a long week until Friday. Hope to see you … Continue reading →

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