Tag Archives: Anigozanthos ‘Yellow Gem’

Hortus Chaotica

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Denise

So many contradictions, so little time. A love of spare, austere, sculptural plantings. Yet every summer I still invite the circus to camp in my garden.

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Bloom Day March 2011

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Denise

Carol at May Dreams Gardens hosts this exciting monthly event, inspired by garden writer Elizabeth Lawrence’s urging that “We can have flowers nearly every month of the year.” Some days are so bleak, it seems astonishing that flowers could bloom … Continue reading →

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Foliage Follow-Up January 2011

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Denise

I missed contributing to January’s Bloom Day, the 15th of every month, hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens, but can’t wait to check out the participating blogs, over 100 from all over the world. In my own zone 10 … Continue reading →

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While You Were Away

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Denise

I swing between elation and despondency upon returning from an absence to be confronted by a garden that obviously carried on beautifully while I was away. Bravo, everyone is alive and thriving vs. sniffle, I am clearly superfluous. As usual, … Continue reading →

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