San Diego Autumn

If you will be in Portland Oregon this summer be sure to check out the rose garden. Admission is free.  On 4.5 acres in Washington Park this garden displays over 10,000 plants from 550 varieties. Most varieties are new since the purpose of this garden is to test new hybrids to decide which are best  for commercial release. Post provided by BB.

Right now the Beaucarnea recurvata, aka elephant foot or ponytail plant, are in flower at the San Diego botanic garden. There are white, orange (shown), and red forms.  Post provided by BB.

Our club president recently had the chance to see the Butchart Gardens and loved it.  British Columbia may be a very different climate to San Diego but seeing a garden vision come to life is motivating for all gardeners.

Set on and in 55 acres of an abandoned quarry it is restorative living art.

The Butchart Gardens – Over 100 Years in Bloom – Victoria, Canada