Author: bcjj

This is a Flowerpot Parasol mushroom, a member of Leucocoprinus genus. It appeared 2 days after the rare summer rain we got from tropical storm Hilary.

Adenium obesum (Desert Rose) showing 2 flower types on the one plant thanks to a grafted stem (can you see the joint?).  This plant is well suited to San Diego summers as it needs little water and likes it hot.  The flowers, leaves, trunks and roots are all interesting. Plants can be lifted and repotted to display the roots.  In winter they are dormant so absolutely no watering and keep them above 40F.

Currently in bloom on Aviary Drive just south of the swim and racket club.  This is Tabebuia heterophylla also known as pink manjack or pink tulip tree.

This season’s new, elongated, light green leaves are so different from the older rounded blue green leaves found on the same branch.  Possibly Eucalyptus polyanthemos.

This is my attempt at mixing it up in the vegetable garden. How many different vegetables do you see?  I’ve noticed that some plants enjoy some extra shade that the understory provides.  I also seem to have fewer insect pests.     post from B.Bennett