Friday, November 25, 2011

A Quiet Spell in my California Garden

The holiday season has arrived, with a Happy Hour time-out at a local restaurant.
This is a quiet period in my garden, although there are a few treasures in bloom. A remarkable plant, commonly called Australian Fuchsia, Correa 'Carmine Bells' blooms on and off for months on end.


The spreading shrubby specimen grows in our enclosed front patio outside my office window, its flowers visible when I shift my head just a bit to the left of the computer. In late Fall and during the Winter, this evergreen plant is visited by hummingbirds, much to my delight.

During this reflective time of year, I'm taking an opportunity to reprise memorable garden sojourns.
My visits to Portland never cease to amaze. Such a vibrant city, with an avid population of gardeners.
 Here's a link to a post from my travels in Portland, musing on... 'what is a garden?'
For my U.S. friends, I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving Day!

Monday, November 21, 2011

Malibu Musings .. Getty Villa





Monday Musings on Malibu
Looking back on my most enduring garden travels ... The Getty Villa

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Morning Dew on Grasses: Kenzo Winery

In a reflective mood....

...as I look back on my 2011 sojourns. I pore over thousands of photographs taken this year and think about the highlights of my gardenwalks. In touring California wine country, a visit to the elegant landscape of Kenzo Winery, Napa stands out.

Arriving in late-morning, the sight of dew on a grass meadow caught my eye immediately. Here, the landscape has been designed to encompass just such sublime vignettes. Shortly after being greeted, I learned that Kenzo Winery's lovely white wine...  Asatsuya Sauvignon Blanc is named for the dew's sparkling display.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Longwood Gardens' Indoor Living Walls

A Series of 2011 Round-up Posts .. Stories & Photos
Longwood Gardens indoor living walls installed by Ambius, winner of the Hall of Fame Judges Award for creativity and execution at the 19th annual Plantscape Industry Expo 2011. 
Landscape architecture - Conservatory Plaza: Kim Wilkie 
These lush walls comprise more than 47,000 plants covering some 3500 square feet, including many fern species: Holly, Rabbit's Foot, Button, Asparagus and Maidenhair ferns. 

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

A Garden Landmark: Mexico City

via Wikimedia Commons
Wordless Wednesday
Photographer: Anna Maj Michelson - Portland
Cactus fence at the House of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Mexico City