Tag Archives: Hibiscus acetosella

porpoising (sunday clippings 11/18/12)

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Denise

Surfacing briefly, like the porpoises I watched slicing the surface of the ocean on the ferry boat crossing to Catalina Island Friday. A visit mostly all business*, the pleasure coming mainly from the 30-minute walk to the conference room at … Continue reading →

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Occasional Daily Photo 11/14/12

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Denise

I planted this Hibiscus acetosella in a big, salvaged industrial tank in July, replacing some Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ that finished unexpectedly early, and it grows so much better in the steadier conditions of a container than in the darwinian struggle … Continue reading →

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snapshot of August 2012

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Denise

August is always a truth-telling time in the life of a garden and a good month to take a snapshot of it. The hoses have been deployed this week to deep water the trees and soak the now bone-dry soil. … Continue reading →

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