Bereft Berzelia
Ah, here she was in April of this year. Little round creamy puffball blooms, pine needle like foliage.
Come July... yeowch. Sun burned and then some. Photo taken from the backside of the bed. The piles of golden barrels are all fine, they seem to prefer to have zero link to the ground. They will be moved up top to the new garden in the next few months.
I've been meaning to rework this small bed and finally got around to it yesterday. I had a silver Hechtia NOID in wait from my trip to San Diego. And thought how nice it would be in the middle of the black lava rock bed.
Everything else was already there or poached from elsewhere in the garden. Not true, also added the Agave cerulata 'Goyo's Ghost'. 
Hard to see it in the broader photo, but I snuck in a little Raoulia australis, scabwort. A groundcover I've had mixed results with. If it likes the spot, it takes zero maintenance. I'll walk by softly and keep my voice down until it takes.
The whole picture. *Do you see that Banksia cone way up high, to the left? Hee hee, there are about 9 cones in different stages right now!
Doctor 💛
My extent of Fall decorating is a few pumpkins near the front door.
Do you decorate for Halloween? I'm ready for that bowl of Halloween candy 😀
I'm not planning to decorate for Halloween. Things are coming along.
ReplyDeleteYou probably see plenty at work!
DeleteMy old ‘hood in L.A., Windsor Square/Hancock Park, was (still is) completely nuts for Halloween. Kids would get bused in to a church parking lot off of Melrose Ave. I remember once having to beeline to the market for more candy. We had over 1,000 treat or treaters. Here? Through 15 Halloweens, I’ve seen maybe 5 kids, all too old to trick or treat. But “just in case” gotta make sure you have plenty of your favorite candy.
ReplyDeleteThat is A LOT of trick or treaters! We get a good amount here, but not even close to that.
DeleteNo doubt these plants periodically discuss with each other how lucky they are to have you.
ReplyDeleteNow that is a really nice thing to say. Some plants more than others, lol.
DeletePumpkins already and more than one. I'm impressed. We probably won't bother with pots of mums this year because the summer pots that we have will probably hang on for quite a while. They usually survive the first light frosts.
ReplyDeleteMums never seem to last long for me, I must be doing something wrong. The summer pots - even better!
DeleteDu stellst mit der Berzelia wieder eine interessante, mir bisher unbekannte Pflanze vor. Ich lerne jedes Mal, wenn ich bei dir lese, etwas über die Vegetation in deiner Klimazone dazu. Vielen Dank für den interessanten Bericht.
ReplyDeleteWenn ich in Deutschland bin, dekoriere ich für Halloween. Mit Kürbis und allem was dazu gehört. Für meine Familie gibt es ein großes, gruseliges Halloween-Essen mit Verkleidung. Das ist aber nicht überall in Deutschland üblich.
Ein gruseliges Halloween-Essen! Das klingt einfach herrlich – und dann noch mit Kostümen. Das finde ich toll! :)
DeleteWhat an amazing garden. I enjoy your tours.
ReplyDeleteWe had a tree trunk taken down, and the garden has changed! Going to have fun next spring!
ooh, do you keep the wood to burn?
DeleteWe do!
DeleteHello Doctor, it is good to see you basking in the sun.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your tours, your garden amazes me, so different from Wisco.
What is your favorite candy in the Halloween candy bowl?
He's such a good buddy, follows me around like a little dog. I think my favorite candy changes - I like those dark chocolate almond butter cups from unreal. The coconut bars are good too. For every day grocery store candy, milky way?
Deletethank goodness for the berzelia in the front garden, which looks amazing btw. Your back garden berzelia reminds me of the last time I tried to grow it...
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm down to one, I feel the need for a back-up.
DeleteNOoooo not the Berzelia! Ugh. So sad. Glad you have another that's doing well. I've tried Raoulia australis a few times, it took the last patch a couple years to die but it finally did. It's such a great plant, hoping this one takes for you. Halloween... other than the ghost doormat (I think you saw that on Instagram?) there are no Halloween or autumn decorations around here until October. I refuse to concede summer until then.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea when I first bought that Berzelia how much I'd fall in love with it. I've got one patch of that Raoulia australis that has slowly and perfectly creeped - I don't dare touch it. I love your doormat, I wouldn't have been able to resist. I'm with you, it's SUMMER!
DeleteOooh I love the hechtia in its new home! Great rocks. Rocks make all the difference, don't they?
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your Raoulia? I've never seen one for sale (I can barely type the name).
Yes, if I'm struggling with an area -rocks are always the answer. I found that nice established Raoulia at Berkeley Hort Nursery. I should have some I started from seed ready soon tho - I'm happy to share!
DeleteAutomatic Garden here. Your plants are so unusual. I don't decorate for Halloween; my children are all grown, and where we live, no one comes for candy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it's fun to see the differences. Yeah it's different when the kids are small.
DeleteI love the contrast of colors and textures in your garden and the Berzelia is such an interesting plant, so I am glad your second one is doing well. The Agave cerulata 'Goyo's Ghost' is a winner as well with its outstanding color along with the surrounding rocks. You do have a special talent for combining succulents with hardscape and it is fun seeing what you are up to!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the Goyo's Ghost to grow so I can see what it will be. Thank you Lee :)
DeleteOh no! That's sad about the berzelia. Beautiful plant. I'm glad you've got another one. I've never had luck with Raoulia - my garden eats those for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI've had a few eaten as well!
DeleteTracy, what an amazing garden. I love how you state 'the puffy thing' as a guide. There are so many names to remember!
ReplyDeleteSome can remember every name it seems, I really struggle. Thank you Jenn :)
DeleteAnother great post I missed until now!!! I should try growing that Gomphrena from seed too. I love the photo of the happy Doctor too.
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