Some fun in the sun
The painting is done! I'm very happy with the overall look of it, and just so glad that job is finished. Aloe 'David's Delight' has pushed out a late bloom, and the Callistemon (bottlebrush) really timed it's bloom with the fence painting being finished.
My cereus cactus has been seriously budded up and when I went out this morning a few of them were opening up. The exuberance made me laugh.
I moved this struggling in full sun Grevillea up to the top of the slope, and it has immediately brightened up. I think it's the partial sun and the soil is different/better for it there. Time will tell!
And what is this San Pedro cactus doing? The new growth on top looks different, haha. Is it going to do something cool I wonder? None of the others have this kind of growth on top.
And another question, do you think these Agave attenuata look variegated? I bought these a few years back as tiny pups, they are in the slope in partial shade. And they are showing some different color this year (to me). There is a little winter damage on the older leaves, that's impossible to prevent.
An ode to pom shapes, Cotula lineariloba 'Big Yellow Moon'.
And Berzelia albiflora's little white poms. Sorry for the sunny shot, I tried to shade it.
And a shoutout to Agave Joe Hoak, who is enjoying his time outside of the greenhouse and has a pup. This plant was so damaged the winter before last, I thought it was a goner from rot. I definitely could have left it out this winter but I'm glad I gave it a little TLC, the leaves are looking beautiful. *To the left, the Acacia 'Cousin Itt's' remain. My grand ideas of removing these and adding Causarina Glauca were short lived, all 3 Causarina Glauca kicked the bucket! And were being babied with watering and ideal weather. They would've never made it in the ground. My procrastination on this project paid off. 
Ahhh, so satisfying to see something come back to life. Even if it took a year+.
And the Pachypodium lamareii triplets are leafing out in the sun.
Watching me paint, he did not lift a paw. I may just take a turn laying down on that couch today. Any good plans for the weekend? Any May birthdays out there? 
You've got a lot going on in your garden. Glad the painting got done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Liz! Me too, right before the heat wave.
DeleteCongrats on the stain job well done. Fence looks great--as does the Callistemon. There's an attenuata that has soft subtle variegation like that, 'Kara's Choice' I think it's called.
ReplyDeletePlans for the weekend--gardening!
Oh you are so right, 'Kara's Choice' I can't believe I didn't think of that. Thanks HB! So glad you are out enjoying your beautiful garden.
DeleteYay, for finishing the fence! It's a great backdrop. The Berzelia is interesting - and not something I can remember seeing before. I agree with HB, that the Agave attenuata is a variegated cultivar but it's called 'Kara's Stripes'. I have 'Raea's Gold', which has less pronounced striping.
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DeleteKara's Stripes it is! Thank you for that, the coloring is nice. I'm so glad the staining is done especially now that it is hot.
DeleteI'll tell you what my plans would be if I had that pool! Ha! I like the fence color. Whenever I see "Ruth Bancroft" I don't think of the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek, but my late mother-in-law, as that was her name after her second marriage!
ReplyDeletehaha, Thank you. I like that reference to your mother -in-law!
DeleteThat first picture is so beautiful. You did pick the right color for the fence. Reading your posts is like seeing plants that are houseplants in my New York State climate thriving outdoors in Florida. It's a little disorienting and interesting all at the same time. I fell in instant love with your variegated agave so researched if it can be grown a a houseplant, and it can. I may look into it further.
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you Alana. That Agave is a looker!
DeleteWow, the blooms on that Cereus cactus are stunning! This is one of those blog posts that I'll scroll through a second time (maybe a third) to savor the beauty. And your pool--nice! If I lived closer, I might invite myself over. ;-) Hope you had a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome for a dip anytime! That Cereus is happy in that new spot, it looks a little crazy with those blooms.
DeleteSo much cool stuff going on in your garden! This time of year, things are happening fast and furious.
ReplyDeleteYour Agave attenuata is definitely variegated. Understated, but elegant!
I commiserate with you about Casuarina 'Cousin It'. Like you, I've tried and failed. Tried and failed. I'm done with it, as beautiful as it it. The Ruth Bancroft Garden seems to have cracked the code on that one.
Dang, I don't like to hear that. Yeah it sizzled and not even closes to our real hot weather. I'll look for it at RB to see what they've done. Yes, isn't this time of year great!
DeleteSuch a beautiful post and yes, so much to do this time of year!
ReplyDeleteYour fence looks fantastic and that callistemon makes my heart hurt knowing I won't be seeing blooms like that in my garden this year (for the first time in 14 years) since mine died after this winter. Definitely gorgeous variegation on that Agave attenuata and I love the dome of aeonium behind the agave second photo.
Thank you, dang it I didn't realize you lost a callistemon in the freeze. Ugh!
DeleteFence looks great, well, everything looks great. You must have some intense gloves for gardening! amelia
ReplyDeleteThank you Amelia, I do get stabbed and poked on the regular!
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ReplyDeleteHi Tracy, yay! I can comment today! Your garden is beautiful and I'm looking forward to visiting often.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, thank you! *I had such trouble commenting the past 2 weeks, it was so frustrating!
DeleteNow if I could only figure out how to subscribe to your blog!
DeleteHi, WOW!!! Love the photos!!! I would love to come for a tour. It is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, to May birthdays. Our son Atticus. :-) And a May wedding anniversary for me and my husband.
Carla
Happy Birthday to Atticus, I love that name! And Happy Anniversary!
DeleteYour garden is amazing and the blooms of the cacti are gorgeous! Thank you so much for the tour!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lee!
DeleteThose reds certainly pop against the new fence stain. I hope you are enjoying it, as there can be some tension when trying out a new color. We just recovered our grey couch (which was looking shabby and kitty worn) to burnt orange. There was a bit of nervousness, hemming and hawing, etc. But, finally the new color has settled into our minds and it's no longer shocking every time we walk into the room. Plus, the color goes exceedling well with tiger tabby stripes. Win, win.
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