Monthly Archives: September 2018

touring gardens in Newport Beach

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Denise

The Southern California Branch of the Mediterranean Garden Society led a tour of some Newport Beach, Calif. gardens last weekend. My assumption that there would be large succulent gardens in the Fallbrook style was no doubt due to my ignorance … Continue reading →

Posted in garden travel, garden visit, pots and containers, succulents | Tagged Mediterranean Garden Society, Newport Beach Civic Center and Library, Peter Walker, Southern California Branch | 12 Comments

summer plant report 2018

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Denise

Imposing title for a modest report on a handful of new plants, right? Regardless of the size limitations of a small garden, I’m always trialing new plants, but I’m hesitant to report on results that might give a false impression … Continue reading →

Posted in plant nurseries, Plant Portraits, plant sales | Tagged APLD Greater Los Angeles District, Metrosideros excelsa 'Gala', Phygelius 'Magenta', Salvia apiana 'Compacta', Veronica 'Purpleicious' | 2 Comments

friday clippings 9/7/18

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Denise

What a week. I think it’s time for some portraits of very clever squirrels by Geert Weggen, like this: More industrious squirrel portraits at the link, via My Modern Met. Another mood lifter is this charming series of drawings by … Continue reading →

Posted in clippings | Tagged Cosmos atrosanguineus, Dypsis decaryi palm, Emilia javanica 'Irish Poet', Geert Weggen, Gretchen Roehrs, Leslie Vigil, mezcal, Nan Ondra, Samuel Zeller's "Botanical", sfgirlbybay Victoria Smith, Solanum pyracanthum | 7 Comments