07/06/10

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIDA KAHLO!

My brother's family gave me this Frida Kahlo doll for Christmas last year. Today I sprinkled flowers from the garden at her feet to honor her birthday.

06/25/10

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum)

This is one of my favorite tropicals. It isn't hardy in my zone, so I bring it inside during the winter. I can see it out my kitchen window every morning. -A good way to start the day!

06/18/10

Rudbeckia 'Cappucino' and Euphorbia cotinifolia

The Rudbeckia 'Cappucino' that I grew from seed last year made it through the winter. I was shocked to see that, in the pots, the foliage never died back, even though our winter was an unusually harsh one. I like how it looks against the Euphorbia which is also another potted plant from last year. It was protected indoors through the winter.

06/15/10

University of Texas, Arlington

I saw these temporary installations, in one of the courtyards, at U.T.A. Pretty interesting!

06/12/10

Veronica 'Blue Charm'

I love the cool icy blue of Veronica 'Blue Charm.' Just what you need for an early hot summer! It grows with the 'Perle d'Or' Rose, the 'Knock Out' rose, and 'Jacob Kline' Monarda.

06/07/10

Brazilian Verbena

I was inspired by some photos in a Martha Stewart magazine of some Brazilian Verbena growing in amidst some Mexican Feather Grass. The golden grass contrasted with the purple verbena in a most beautiful way. I decided to try the same thing but with Pink Muhly Grass. Right now it looks a bit weedy for my taste but I'm hoping that in the Fall when the grass is covered in pink that the Verbena will still be around. I'm crossing my fingers!

06/04/10

Coneflowers and Daylilies

My orange Daylilies (Crimson Pirate and Orange Crush) started blooming alongside my orange Coneflowers. I'm in orange heaven! Next comes two purple Gayfeathers about to bloom with them. Anticipation!