A few weeks ago, I shared the adorable artichoke with you from my neighbor’s garden. This variety bloomed soon after and was begging to be shared. Considered a wild artichoke, it can be grown for ornamental reasons as in my neighbor’s case. It caught my eye since it is the only purple plant in his…
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Ye Old Flower Shoppe
All of these flowers were picked from my garden. My garden! The roses came with the property, but the dahlias and sweet peas were added by none other than yours truly. I am astonished and amazed at the diversity of colors and sizes. Such an eclectic mix, but mine nonetheless. Granted, I have been able…
Photography Monday: The Huntington’s Roses
The Huntington’s three and half acre rose garden was first planted in 1908 by William Hertich. In the 1970’s, it was reorganized as a collection garden with more than 4,000 individual plants arranged historically to trace the development of roses from ancient to modern times. We have just started the tour of the Huntington Rose Garden seen…