That'a wrap!

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For the most part, rocks and plants are moved and top dressing is poured on.   

The area feels fresher, of course I'll share more as things fill in. 
Oh, I guess I should do something about those abandoned golden barrels. 

The perennials are exploding in the front garden.  Momentarily making me forget about changing it. 

I took this photo a day too late, Hibiscus Madame Chiang Kai Shek.  An old cultivar from Southern California - a part of my "weed tree" experiment.  Supposedly can grow to 30' tall (hilarious!) this is about 1' and it pushed out this chiffon-y soft apricot flower.  Delightful.

The Tanacetum parthenium, feverfew has overtaken the pathway.  I'll chop it today so I can clean-up this area a bit. The flower is fantastic in vases and lasts 2 weeks+. *Reseeds mostly politely from a plant I bought years ago from Annie's Annuals.  
The dahlias are beginning to bloom.
I am not sure about this color?  Thankfully it's in a sea of green. 
Lobelia aguana, also from Annie's Annuals.  Hummingbirds adore this plant - blooms for the majority of the year.  Takes a break Jan/Feb.
The Eriogonum grande rubescens, red buckwheat has announced it's presence.  Again, Annie's Annuals.  
Double Hollyhock, probably from throwing seed around?
I should've dedicated this post to Annie's Annuals.  Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' mock orange from AA.  I think I planted this 3 or 4 years ago, this is the first year I've gotten a nice spray of blooms. Yes, that is a silver Leucadendron and Eucalyptus pleurocarpa all planted together.  I didn't have faith that 2 of these would live, which gave them all the gumption to prosper.  Decisions need to be made. 
Things not in bloom that are currently delightful, Mangave 'Pineapple Punch' has reached a nice noticeable size 😃.  
Xanthorrhoea preissi, Western Australian grass tree - I have 2, and am loving the sweet new growth I've seen this year.  A slight breeze moves the "grass" around in an understated but dramatic fashion. 
Okay, this is obviously a flower.  I only keep this somewhat ugly plant for the charming bell flowers.  Some sort of Kalanchoe I'm guessing. 
I still need to post the final kitchen photos.  It's done and I've unpacked all of our dishes, pots, etc., etc., and I'm in love with the look and function.  We've been waiting on a toe kick for almost 3 weeks now.  Of all the things to be held up on for a kitchen renovation, I would recommend it being a toe kick, hahaha.  Also, according to Inspector Livermore, an outlet for the dishwasher needs to be replaced to finalize the permit process.  

Happy Father's Day weekend. I'm hoping to sneak off to the San Francisco Succulent & Cactus Society show on Friday.  A Portland friend is coming to visit next week.  I'm very much looking forward to a few lazy relaxing -drink in hand, floating in the pool afternoons.  Have a great weekend!

Comments

  1. AnvilcloudJune 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM

    I like the aerial perspective in those two 'leafier' plants.

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    1. tz_gardenJune 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM

      Ah, thank you - that's a nice compliment from someone who is' pretty handy with a camera!

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  2. AnonymousJune 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM

    Cotyledon 'fingers'; so different than the pig's ear shape of it's brethren but the same pretty flowers. Love the purple tree medley/flowers and foliage!

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    1. tz_gardenJune 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM

      Cotyledon, yes you are so right! Thank you :)

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  3. Liz A.June 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM

    Looking good. It's nice to sit back and enjoy after all the work of reconfiguring.

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  4. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)June 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM

    An ode to Annie's! I'm so glad her legacy lives on in Curious Flora so we can continue filling our gardens with their wonderful offerings!

    Your Xanthorrhoea preissi looks huge compared to mine!

    And the new Furcraea macdougallii looks awesome in its new home!

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    1. tz_gardenJune 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM

      Yes, I need to make a trek out there. It's probably not bigger, I just took the photo directly into the center lol. It does seem like it's putting on some good growth this year?

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  5. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)June 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM

    P.S. If you go to the SF show on Friday, look for me!

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  6. Kris PetersonJune 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM

    Congratulations on your back garden freshen-up, as well as your colorful front garden! Your dahlias are way ahead of mine but I'm guessing you leave them in the ground year round? I envy you the hollyhock blooms - they're magnets for rust here so I've given up on them :( Have a great time at the SF show and sale!

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    1. tz_gardenJune 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM

      Thanks Kris. I didn't get rust this year in front, I usually do. I did get it on some cacti tho, yuck! I need to remember to dust with sulfur or spray copper in November.

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  7. Beth at PlantPostingsJune 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous! The pathways are so much fun. Great design. And your plants, as always, are wonderful. Love that orange/golden Dahlia...wow!

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    1. tz_gardenJune 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM

      Thank you Beth, I didn't get around to clearing that pathway today - but I will do it soon!

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  8. PhillipJune 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM

    Everything looks great. Is the lobelia the same one as "laxiflora"? I grow that one and I love it. I also love feverfew. I great it for the first time last year and it was one of my favorites.

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    1. tz_gardenJune 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM

      I think it's slightly different, mine grows to about 4-5' tall. I looked up laxiflora and the height is listed as 1-2'. Just a guess, I believe AA sources it from the SF Botanical garden?

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  9. Carla from The RiverJune 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM

    Hi, I have feverfew in my garden. :-) I use it in my flower bouquets. I love the dahlia!!
    Looking forward to seeing the kitchen.
    Carla

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    1. tz_gardenJune 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks Carla. I'm shocked how long feverfew lasts in a vase and so cute. :)

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  10. TootlepedalJune 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM

    Excellent gardening and delightful illustrations .

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  11. AnonymousJune 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM

    I like the Dahlis color - and the rest! Amelia

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  12. danger gardenJune 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM

    Pool-floating lazy drink-in-hand days sound about right after all the work you've done. Everything is looking fantastic and I love the shocking difference between the front and back gardens.

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    1. tz_gardenJune 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM

      Thanks Loree, I'm looking forward to floating ;).

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  13. Linda's Relaxing LairJune 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM

    Absolutely stunning! So colourful, beautiful and peaceful.

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