Adenium obesum, the desert rose is native to the Sahel in Africa. It is a (worthy) challenge to grow outdoors in San Diego because it likes conditions to be hot and humid and the soil to drain well so that roots remain dry. The need for humidity and mild winter nights means a greenhouse is best, especially inland. All parts of the plant are visually interesting (and poisonous) but the many subspecies, flower colors, and ability to cross-graft, make it a rewarding hobby plant.
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Japanese Garden in Portland, ORJapanese Garden in Portland, OR
Located across the road from the rose garden (see other post) it is said to be the finest Japanese garden outside of Japan and it is well worth the entry fee. The attention to detail is extraordinary. Bring a book or a friend or both and stay a while.
Silver FernSilver Fern
Iconic symbol of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team and other national sports teams and athletes. I photographed this frond fragment on a trail in Otari-Wilton’s Bush, Wellington, NZ in March 2022. Alsophina dealbata, can grow to 30 feet and the full fern frond can be 10 feet long. It is the underside that is white/silver.
Garden Photographs of the Year 2023Garden Photographs of the Year 2023
Click the link and enjoy some spectacular images.
Competition 16 Results – International Garden Photographer of the Year (igpoty.com)