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Lampranthus aureus.
An iceplant native to South Africa.
In California, this and similar iceplants are popula because they are tough, drought-adapted, and fire-resistant, and they feature big displays of brilliant spring-time color.
Streetside planting in San Diego, California.
March 24, 2010.
Photo from the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum's first public plant sale of the spring 2014 season. Taken by Katie Hetrick 4.5.14.
Scenes from the Sherman Oaks Garden Tour 2018 -- For more photos and gardening content, visit A Gardener's Notebook with Douglas E. Welch
San Diego Live Forever - Dudleya edulis is an evergreen perennial with white flowers in Summer. Likes sun and good soil drainage. Drought tolerant and needs dry climate like in Southern California.
California native, does well in sand and coastal conditions. Super low maintenance, this Beach primrose bush was found growing in the cracks of an alley. Grows in it's native habitat along the dunes and coastal areas from Southern California to Southern Oregon. The red spots on the bottom of the petals is a rare form of the Beach Primrose. Most species have solid yellow petals.
Carmel Aster is a California native plant; light-purple flowers attract butterflies and other beneficial insects; looks good spilling over low walls or down steps. Perennial herb that is found only slightly beyond California borders. Grows about 1 foot tall and several feet wide, spreads & tacks. Carmel Aster has beautiful gray foliage and pink daisy like flowers.
August 2010
Scenes from the Sherman Oaks Garden Tour 2018 -- For more photos and gardening content, visit A Gardener's Notebook with Douglas E. Welch
LOSE YOUR LAWN THE BAY-FRIENDLY WAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Main Library
Presented by Bay-Friendly Educator and Master Composter Lori Caldwell, and Professional Landscape Designer Sue Oda
Workshop participants learned how to lose their lawns without tearing them out. Lori Caldwell and Sue Oda walked participants through the steps of converting their lawns without breaking their backs or their wallets, providing design and plant selection advice.
Lori Caldwell provided a hands-on demonstration of sheet mulching—an innovative technique of layering materials on top of your lawn, allowing you to plant right into it. Additionally, workshop participants learned how to participate in the local water agency’s water conservation rebate program.
Attendees received a free copy of the Bay-Friendly Gardening Guide and were entered into a drawing for additional garden gifts.
This workshop was presented as part of the Hayward Seed Lending Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Hayward Library. The Seed Lending Library operates as a community seed exchange. "Check out" a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to plant in your personal garden. In return, consider harvesting some of the seeds from mature plants for your own use and for sharing with the Seed Lending Library. It's easy to become a member or volunteer - learn more at: hayward-ca.gov/seeds. Join the Hayward Seed Lending Library Club's interactive forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/haywardseeds/
Check out more resources for lawn conversion at www.LoseYourLawn.org.
Photo from the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum's first public plant sale of the spring 2014 season. Taken by Katie Hetrick 4.5.14.
In the back: Waterperry Blue Speedwell (Veronica x hybrid)
Front: Turkish Speedwell (Veronica liwanensis)
San Diego got some much needed rain last night, and the best part of a good rainstorm are the beautiful water droplets that are left behind.
A humble, drought-adapted, but colorful sidewalk planting featuring colorful iceplants and other spring flowers.
San Diego, California.
March 2, 2010.
Euphorbia socotrana.
A shrub endemic to dry forest habitat in Yemen.
Photographed at Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, California.
July 14, 2002.
Scenes from the Sherman Oaks Garden Tour 2018 -- For more photos and gardening content, visit A Gardener's Notebook with Douglas E. Welch
Emily Hill planting sedums.
On March 7, 2009 Friends of Trees replanted their ecoroof with more drought-tolerant and low-growing plants.
Nightblooming cereus the morning after, at Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery, Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles. Unfortunately, daytime nursery hours don't allow for seeing these flowers open!
Epiphyllum oxypetalum is one of four different cacti species that go by this common name--it has scalloped flat leaves that hang down under their own weight.
A rose (/ˈroʊz/) is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height.