Tag Archives: Monterey Cypress

a succulent table (filed under fun but useless things)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Denise

If I wake up to a day that has a few extra hours rattling around like loose change in the pockets of Marty’s jeans that I always borrow, clinking against paper clips and last night’s Peroni bottle cap, it’s pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in garden ornament, succulents | Tagged Aeonium 'Kiwi', cactus benches, Ceanothus 'Tuxedo', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Euphorbia lambii, fasciation, furcraea, Leucospermum 'Sunrise', Monterey Cypress, Pennisetum 'Sky Rocket' | 4 Comments

Asarina

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Denise

Asarina scandens. What a kewpie-doll mouth. I love watching how the blooms trace along the ropey stems, scrolling intriguing outlines. See the letter “E”? A trove of inspiration for a jewelry designer. A galloping vine, wending its way this summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant Portraits, pots and containers | Tagged Asarina scandens, Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Monterey Cypress, vines | 5 Comments