7/12/10

Datura

Datura, like me, is nocturnal. Last night the blooms on my Datura started opening. The scent that was in the air was overwhelming. The blooms only have this scent at night. In the morning don't try to sniff it or you will be more than disappointed. It's on the verge of peeeyyyyeeeew. Much like me in the morning!

0710/10

BOG SAGE in the garden

This summer we have had our share of rain. There is at least one plant in my garden that isn't complaining. Salvia uliginosa (Bog Sage) is one of the salvias that actually does well with extra water. It is also the truest sky blue I've seen in a sage. It grows up to about 5 feet tall and flops around in the garden adding joy everywhere. It does multiply, so if you don't want too much of it, spread the joy to others!

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.