One of my Cactus corners – the Cactus with the really sharp spikes & stickers are beyond a gate and out of the reach of inquiring dogs’ noses
Cactus Flowers: As a youngster, this Indian Fig (a type of Prickley Pear Cactus, or Opuntia) was in a small container in our backyard in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s VERY happy in this northern California garden. Its ears and its fruit are edible.
This winter’s drought = many Happy New EARS
This Aloe Spicata was purchased from the fabulous The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California
With cooler temperatures and a bit more water, the Aloe Spicata is a bright green colour. I love the “terra cotta” hue it takes on when it’s dryer and hotter. It reminds me of a clay sculpture.
1. One of my Cactus corners – the Cactus with the really sharp spikes & stickers are beyond a gate and out of the reach of inquiring dogs’ noses
2. Cactus Flowers: As a youngster, this Indian Fig (a type of Prickley Pear Cactus, or Opuntia) was in a small container in our backyard in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s VERY happy in this northern California garden. Its ears and its fruit are edible.
3. This winter’s drought = many Happy New EARS
4. This Aloe Spicata was purchased from the fabulous The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California
5. With cooler temperatures and a bit more water, the Aloe Spicata is a bright green colour. I love the “terra cotta” hue it takes on when it’s dryer and hotter. It reminds me of a clay sculpture.
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Wow! Beautiful.
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thank you! xo
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Thanks for your follow of my http://www.inknpetals.wordpress.com. That led me to your blog which has so many wonderful subjects and visuals I love – sketching, painting, poetry – just my cuppa tea. And I particularly like your blog layout and background colour. Your garden is spectacular. I have a jade plant and a couple of cacti but am in the process of planning an indoor cactus garden. Thanks again. I look forward to more visits here.
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Oh! I’m so pleased. Thank you for your lovely comments. Have great fun with your cactus garden – cactus & succulents are very rewarding plants with minimal fuss. And so great to draw / paint / photograph. See you soon. xo Deb.
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love the photos-you are so lucky to be living in cacti country-i am here in n.j. and have a lot growing in my sunny living room window ana
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I bet they’re lovely! Cactus are cool. Thanks for commenting on my pics. xo
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Beautiful pix! 🙂
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Thank you for your nice comment! I’m just visiting your blog and learning about Bosnia Herzegovina!
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Marvelous pictures! Thumbs up 🙂
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Thank you!
I ❤ The Desert.
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lovely garden you have ! that aloe spicata is awesome !
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Thank you!
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