The Language of Flowers: PLUMERIAS

Plumerias: frangipani

 The meaning and symbolism of a plumeria flower is perfection and protection. 

Blooming in the summer months with a sweet and strongly aromatic scent, these flowers come in an abundance of colors and sizes. Below are some new blooms in my garden this week. 

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DAHLIA: ELEGANCE AND DIGNITY

DAHLIA- ELEGANCE AND DIGNITY
Amazing and perfect Dahlia blooming in my garden this month. 

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: COMMUNICATION THROUGH THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS HAS HAD MEANINGS FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS AND FLORIOGRAPHY (the language of flowers) BECAME POPULAR IN FRANCE IN 1810-1850.

"Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet."

Madagascar Palm: Pachypodium lamerei

MADAGASCAR PALMS 

THE SEED POD OPENED TODAY!

HOLDING SEVERAL SEED PODS

The Madagascar Palm is really a succulent and not a palm tree. It has 2 inch spikes all around the trunk and has a moppy hair do- palm type look at the top. In the summer it will bloom very exotic looking white flowers that stay opened for weeks. In the winter most or all of the leaves will shed. Plant in full sun, water lightly and allow to dry between watering. This is a drought tolerant and easy to grow plant. Beautiful in the landscape or in a pot. The typical height is 10 feet, but can grow up to 20 feet. The Madagascar is a slow grower and needs to be planted in well draining soil. This is one of my landscaping favorites!

ENJOY YOUR GARDEN!

Summer flowers: Sunflower, Dahlia, Plumeria

Summer time is the perfect time to ENJOY your garden. 

smiling zucchini

smiling cactus

sugar baby watermelon

Happy Independence Day

“The things that the flag stands for were created by the experiences of a great people. Everything that it stands for was written by their lives. The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history.” — Woodrow Wilson

San Diego Padre Stadium

Blueberry Martini

JULY GARDEN PLANTING GUIDE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Summertime Garden 

Vegetable Planting Guide:

BEANS- Bush and pole

BEETS

CARROT 

CORN

CUCUMBER

LIMA BEANS

RADISH

SUMMER SQUASH

TOMATOES

Flower Planting Guide:

BABY'S BREATH

BACHELOR BUTTON

CORNFLOWER

COSMOS

MARIGOLD

NASTURTIUM

PHLOX

NASTURTIUM ATTRACTING A HUMMINGBIRD

Rows of Radish



Cucumber