The time is ripe.

To rip out all the stupid plants by the fence.  We are going to have this barely standing 3' fence replaced.  Ok, some plants got a stay. For now.

A view from the bottom of the path. According to the fence bid, this stretch is 77' long.  

It's a sign to make some changes when a rando pot of succulents stuck in the bed looks fresher than anything around it.

I removed a "who knows" rose that's been there forever.  Some of these plants I put in 13-14 years ago, when I was new to this zone. The rose 'Brass Band' is staying, for now.  An excellent performer, I'll have to see if I can work it in? 

And, a plant I lost track of *from David Neumaier.  I don't know what it is, but he passes on spectacular things.  This was in a little clear cup when it was brought over from his place in Berkeley.  It had to be placed on the fainting couch, didn't deal with the transition to the hot.  Seems ok now!

I kept finding little tombstones from plants forgotten, mostly from Annie's.  Low water & sun means different things to different places. 

Oh, an aloe blooming - I hadn't seen it in all the overgrowth! *In a saucer pot. 

This poor Grevillea.  I knew nothing about these plants, just thought it was different and cool when I planted it.  I didn't take proper care of pruning, and it's dead inside.  Also, there are better choices for Grevilleas out there.  

14 years of roots gave a good fight.  But I got it!

From the sidewalk looking up. It is a long narrow bed, can't really tell - but this opened up lots of space.

The Callistemon will stay, and I left a Puya alpestris I bought from Annie's a thousand years ago, it hasn't bloomed for me.  It's definitely getting more sun this summer - maybe that will do the trick. 

I had a great trip to Portland, short & sweet.  Came home to 102 here, which felt HOT after the cooler temps there.  This week is settling down a bit to high 80's.    I look forward to continuing work in this area.  Happy September!