Monthly Archives: December 2013

Occasional Daily Photo 12/4/13

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Denise

These gazanias were pulled up last spring to make room for the manfredas, but obviously some roots escaped my trowel. whoa. I’m rubbing my eyes after looking at just two flowers. Imagine fields of them in South Africa. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Daily Photo, Plant Portraits | Tagged Gazania rigens, Manfreda maculosa, manfredas, South African plants, Texas Tuberose | 8 Comments

enter the dragons

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Denise

What they say about good bones for faces and houses applies to gardens too. Good bones will see you through some tough times. I’ve posted just a couple photos on this sweet little house and garden before. The front facade … Continue reading →

Posted in driveby gardens, succulents | Tagged butterfly chairs, desert garden, Dracaena draco, dragon trees, George Nelson bubble lamps, mid century modern, Yucca rostrata | 6 Comments

blooming kalanchoes

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Denise

Leaves, leaves, extravagantly shaped, juicy leaves. It’s all about the leaves with succulents. Or is it? There are a couple kalanchoes in bloom now I’ve been noticing around town, Kalanchoe luciae with striking vertical spires, and Kalanchoe orgyalis, with lime … Continue reading →

Posted in agaves, woody lilies, driveby gardens, Plant Portraits, succulents | Tagged hell strips, Kalanchoe luciae, Kalanchoe luciae 'Fantastic', Kalanchoe orgyalis, Kalanchoe thyrsiflora, parkways, San Marcos Growers | 3 Comments