Fun day and I say cool too many times.
In the front garden, I have some spots that need filling in. Typical for this time of year. I perused around Livermore & Pleasanton and just wasn't finding anything fun. My next thought was to take a jaunt out to Curious Flora, formerly Annie's Annuals in Richmond. I texted Sophia to see if she wanted to be my partner in crime for the day. Lucky for me, she was free! I got to Berkeley at 11, we both quickly decided one plant stop, then LUNCH. FlowerLand it is, good lunch choices around there. Lo and behold, it was STOCKED with Curious Flora offerings. And they were unloading a huge truck of succulents as well. The store looked fabulous, fresh ginger rock pathways and packed with wonderful plants. I couldn't resist grabbing a Papver hybrid, sugar plum poppy. Even tho it's a one and done, I love the fluffy bloom. Sophia spotted this Anigozanthos, kangaroo paw from Waltzing Matilija . The most vivid coloring ...