I'm off with Olivia for a few days on a girls trip, with a friend and her daughter. They have a cabin in Arnold, CA. So in the midst of packing and laundry I thought I should do a post, lol. Earlier this week, a visit to Sophia & Ivan in Berkeley. Sophia @ Berkeley Hort. Nursery.
We made our usual stops @ Flowerland and American Soil & Stone. I promised them the next time we will visit a museum instead of rock and plant shopping. Ivan and I were SO excited to see they had a bin of pot rocks. We haven't run across these for 2-3 years!
Olivia pointed out another stash of them!
I'll do a proper accounting of plant purchases in the future. I know how some of you get!
I've been seriously overhauling the slope between the old & new grounds. Now is the time to pull all those little dang clovers that crop up everywhere. Take out plants that are just "o.k." and extend a bit onto the new property to blend it all together. 2 yards of 3/8 CA gold, and 1 yard of 3/4 CA gold. For top dressing.
Sneak peak, I did find another Grevillea gaudichaudii at Flowerland! I've been searching for another due to
Loree @ Dangergarden.com's influence. It does bloom, but really I wanted it for the cascading over rocks and down the slope properties.
I actually put on shoes! Dr. suggesting "wouldn't this be a great time for snacks and naps?"
Removed a big old Yucca that was full of detritus. The edges of the leaves are super sharp, a few months back I could've done serious damage to my eye if it wasn't for my contact lenses. GET Out!
The rootball took a bit of effort, not too bad!
We had a dry lightning warning in place last night. A dry thunderstorm that produces lightning & thunder but all the precipitation evaporates long before it hits ground. And we're dry, so fire danger. Anyway, the lighting was crazy weird this morning. I'm leaving mid project, which is not my favorite. It's completely undone AND I'm feeling so inspired. Ah!
Leucospermum 'Veldfire' and Dudleya stuffed in pot rock with Phylica pubescens peeking over the rock at them both. It will be very hot today & tomorrow near 100°. Fingers crossed everything is alive when I get back.
Pot rock centers to be filled with TBD. I mulched around the new plants with rock, and watering system is in place.
I'm sure Dr. will keep an eye on everything.
The big mess will wait.
Dang, the summer is flying by. It feels like everyone has a busy schedule right now.
I'm glad you took care of some "homework" before setting off on your trip ;) Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris! I did have a fun time :)
DeleteAs much as I hate wishing my life away, summer is welcome to take a supersonic flight out of here. Enjoy Arnold, maybe you can find a plant and rock museum?
ReplyDeleteOnly Mercer Caverns, hahaha.
DeleteEnjoy your break, but I am sure you will think about your garden a lot. Do you ever not? It must be hard to not always be thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI was able to throw myself into Girls Trip!
DeleteHave fun with the girls. You have left the project in good hands, Doc will keep everything under control. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you post the trip.
xo
Carla
I was planning on it, but I really didn't take photos. Which I totally regret.
DeleteSummer can be a busy time. Anything that doesn't do well while you're gone might need to be moved anyway. This will be a good test.
ReplyDeleteIt hit 103 here, but I don't see any casualties! Whew!
DeleteYes, a break from packing and laundry... I'm glad you found the time before going off on a well earned girl trip! The garden will wait for your return, refreshed and invigorated.
ReplyDeleteGrevillea gaudichaudii is an excellent find as are the 'pot rocks'. I wish I could find one of those fabulous things.
Your baby Doc photo shows a cat on a mission :-D What a lovable kitty.
Chavli
Thank you Chavli, those rocks are hard to find... I wish they were more widely available.
DeleteIt is insane how fast summer is speeding by with fun things happening all along the way. Hope you have a fabulous adventure with the girls. I had to look up Arnold, CA, as I had no idea where it was. Has Dr. gone a wandering at all, now that the fence is gone?
ReplyDeleteYou've been extremely busy - I didn't realize you went off the The Fling in Buffalo! Yes, Dr. knows it is "his" area.
DeleteI'm loving everything you're doing. Honestly, I'm a bit jealous. I'd love to have a big project to tackle. So many possibilities...
ReplyDeleteI still feel like I'm in someone else's space!
DeleteOh my goodness...you are making such amazing progress. It's so fun to see the stages of your transformation--both in your primary garden and on this new adjacent lot. A bin of pot rocks:! Pay dirt: literally and figuratively. LOL. Have a pleasant escape.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, thank you Beth! It was a fun relaxing trip.
DeleteWow! I love watching the progress you are making in your garden and everything is coming along so beautifully! It’s nice that you’re getting to go on a little getaway. Enjoy every moment and when you come back your garden will be waiting for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lee! I had a good trip :)
DeleteHow are the summers only getting faster? How on earth are we almost finished with July? It just started? That's a particularly good photo of the good Dr.
ReplyDeleteIt's ridiculous, almost August! Dr. is so photogenic ;)
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