Monthly Archives: October 2023

clippings 10/24/23

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Denise

Mopping up the earlier report on blooms in October that was abridged due to technical issues…

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bloom day October 2023

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Denise

I’ve been talking up all summer the two Aster lateriflorus var. horizontalis varieties in my garden (‘Prince’ and ‘Lady in Black’). Rich dark leaves early in the season suspended on a light framework that doesn’t overwhelm neighbors. I’m not saying … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloom Day, Oregon garden | 7 Comments

checking in on the zone 10 garden

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Denise

The Long Beach, CA zone 10 garden had a caretaker in residence for almost a year while we’ve been on the Oregon coast. I think they may have been watering the containers before decamping in July, but I’m not really … Continue reading →

Posted in agaves, woody lilies, climate, garden visit, pots and containers, succulents | 6 Comments