California Dreamin'

One of the "pools" at LotusLand in Santa Barbara. Abalone shells line the pool edge and several giant clamshell waterfalls trickle into it. LotusLand was built by the eccentric opera star Ganna Walska, who went through the fortunes of 4 husbands to create this garden.

Wildflowers

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Gorgeous Succulents...

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For the Object of My Affection...

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How gorgeous is this!?!

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ahh... summer!

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Roses of Summer...

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Manhattan Beach

An "air cactus" blooming in a hanging pot on the balcony of my new home at the beach. I think it likes the moist air!

 

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cactus/succulent/agave at Huntington Botanical Gardens

Early morning light, Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, (CA). The cactus/succulent/agave gardens are one of my favorite places and reflect a lot of the things I have grown in my gardens over the years, trying to minimize water use.

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6-foot monstrous agave!

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From the hillside garden at my former home of 62-years on Stone Canyon Road. The yellow spikes are the flowers of the monstrous agave. The agave was nearly 6-feet tall when I sold the home. In the background are other agaves, a tangerine tree, and a climbing tree rose that put out 25-foot branches covered with blossoms.

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