The edge of a rain front blew across our area yesterday, bringing a series of storms. We were lucky to only catch the edge; if it had hit us full on, there would have been hail as well as well. I’m grateful for the 14mm of rain that fell because the garden needed it. Now […]
Lewisia cotyledon
I first saw a Lewisia in flower after a friend showed me photos of hers. They were displayed in a collection of terracotta pots, and the flowers were blooming plentifully in the sun. She kindly gave me a couple of offsets from these plants, and I’ve been in love with them ever since. Lewisias are […]
To fill the gaps
The neighbour who lives behind us has cut down his photinia hedge along our dividing fence. It was about two metres higher than the top of the fence and provided privacy to both our back yards. He didn’t merely trim it, like he has done in previous years, but he cut it nearly to ground […]
Zygocactus
You wouldn’t give these plants a second glance for most of the year but, when they are in flower, they are stunning. Zygocactus (Schlumbergera truncata cultivars) come in a range of colours and are in nurseries now. I bought a small white-flowering plant last week and am looking forward to the buds opening. They are […]