It’s fitting, on a day that honors the Red, White and Blue, to show those colors in the garden. I was inspired by a white arch covered with ‘Joseph’s Coat’ climbing rose against a summer-blue sky. Continue Reading →
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Spectacular Succulent Flowers
Is it any wonder I’m such a fan of succulents? In addition to being easy care, low-water and having architectural shapes, they send forth spectacular flowers. Some of the most amazing are those of aloes, most of which bloom in midwinter (in temperate climates). Shown above is Aloe x ‘David Verity’, in Patrick Anderson’s Fallbrook, CA garden. Continue Reading →
Grow this Succulent for its Flowers, Then Throw it Away
Prior to hosting the 2011 biennial convention of the Cactus & Succulent Society of America, a San Diego hotel replaced water-thirsty annuals in planters with succulents. After several months, hotel management discovered a surprising benefit: $4,000 in reduced water bills and labor costs. Continue Reading →
