Monthly Archives: August 2023

shopping for phlomis at Windcliff

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Denise

“What looks good when the garden is just starting to stir in April? In my garden, in one word, phlomis. Unscathed, fully clothed, holding it together all winter. I didn’t expect phlomis could deal with this much rain, hail and snow, … Continue reading →

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Bloom Day August 2023

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Denise

This little Salvia greggii pushing out a few blooms this week is emblematic of how small, well-timed interventions can mean a lot, especially in small gardens. The salvia was getting swamped in a stock tank and it became a case … Continue reading →

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