Monthly Archives: November 2015

thanks

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Denise

And have a great holiday. Goldenrod, feverfew, olive, and eucalyptus.

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some dry garden plants

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Denise

When I planted this slipper plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus, from Mexico) into the back garden last October, I knew that it would necessarily change the character of the plantings surrrounding it. Everything would have to become even more dry tolerant. For … Continue reading →

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Wednesday vignette

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Denise

A couple of loose ideas came together this morning in a slowburn, sleepy kind of way. I’ve been envious of large stands of Agave attenuata around town, wishing I could grab a crown for dramatic inclusion in a large vase, … Continue reading →

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Bloom Day November 2015

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Denise

A blustery day for a change, this November Bloom Day. I hope it finds you safe and warm. Daytime temperatures dropping out of the 80s have forced the realization that summer is truly over. Yesterday we cleaned the house top … Continue reading →

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roll out the barrel(s)

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Denise

I know spiky agaves in the garden make some people nervous, but lovers of architectural plants for the dry garden can get into a lot more trouble than an agave. The golden barrel cactus has recently gotten under my skin, … Continue reading →

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San Gabriel Valley CSS Show & Sale

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Denise

I treated myself yesterday to San Gabriel Valley’s Cactus & Succulent Society‘s show and sale at the Los Angeles Arboretum. I bought no plants this time, just circled the show tables over and over, sometimes because the show plant was … Continue reading →

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Othonna cheirifolia

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Denise

I just had a panicked moment, several of them actually, trying to recollect the name of this very good plant that has prospered through this very challenging summer. I could only remember that Heather had blogged about it blooming in … Continue reading →

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