Dave's Garden Newsletter for July 29, 2011

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Member Addition Description civ_iv_fan Comment Tomato 'Patio Prize' Lycopersicon lycopersicum MikenMyrtle Comment Tall Bearded Iris 'Red Skies' Iris MikenMyrtle Comment Tall Bearded Iris 'Rio' Iris MikenMyrtle Comment Tall Bearded Iris 'Made of Magic' Iris MikenMyrtle Comment Tall Bearded Iris 'Good Thing' Iris Cuppagio Comment Hoptree, Stinking Ash, Wafer Ash Ptelea trifoliata patsdogs Comment Baby's Breath 'Perfecta' Gypsophila SALLYSWIMS22 Comment Culver's Root, Bowman's Root, Black Root Veronicastrum virginicum amazar Comment Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow Hibiscus moscheutos Windancer1 Comment Oregon Sunshine, Woolly Sunflower, Woolly Daisy Eriophyllum lanatum Phone_Guy Comment Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia gm_letty Comment Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig, Creeping Ficus Ficus pumila ogon Comment Sandyseed Clammyweed Polanisia dodecandra subsp. trachysperma Jungleman Comment Florida Royal Palm Roystonea regia zenmom Comment Elfin Thyme, Creeping Thyme 'Elfin' Thymus praecox GardenQuilts Comment Minnie Belle Aloe 'Minnie Belle' Aloe faeden Comment Our Lord's Candle, Chaparral Yucca, Quixote Yucca Hesperoyucca whipplei QueenB Comment Hardy Tapioca Manihot grahamii mikesmets Comment Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Endless Summer' Hydrangea macrophylla growin Image Jaboncillo (Clethra mexicana) Calif_Sue Image Hybrid Grandiflora Petunia 'Purple Pirouette' (Petunia ) Calif_Sue Image Petunia 'Phantom' (Petunia x hybrida) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Autumn Sojourn' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Autumn Sojourn' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Autumn Sojourn' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'White Wolf' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Pugsley' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Mike Longo' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Grapefruit Truffle' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Grapefruit Truffle' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Bee Balm, Beebalm 'Bergamo' (Monarda x hybrida) growin Image Brilliant Fuchsia (Fuchsia fulgens) growin Image Saurauia (Saurauia madrensis) growin Image False Red Yucca (Beschorneria septentrionalis) growin Image False Red Yucca (Beschorneria septentrionalis) growin Image Shrubby Fuchsia, Paniculate Fuchsia (Fuchsia paniculata) growin Image Shrubby Fuchsia, Paniculate Fuchsia (Fuchsia paniculata) growin Image Bocconia, Palo de diablo, Chicalote (Bocconia arborea) growin Image Cloud Forest Sugar Maple, Mexican Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum subsp. skutchii) growin Image Cloud Forest Sugar Maple, Mexican Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum subsp. skutchii) growin Image Iochroma (Iochroma fuchsioides) growin Image Iochroma (Iochroma fuchsioides) growin Image Gentlea (Gentlea penduliflora) growin Image Gentlea (Gentlea penduliflora) growin Image Caballera de Palo, Picon (Oreopanax capitatus) growin Image Macleania (Macleania coccoloboides) growin Image Mexican Fuchsia Sage (Salvia iodantha) growin Image Saurauia (Saurauia madrensis) growin Image Brazilian Fuchsia (Justicia rizzinii) growin Image Brazilian Fuchsia (Justicia rizzinii) growin Image Cuphea (Cuphea nudicostata) growin Image Iochroma (Iochroma fuchsioides) growin Image Iochroma (Iochroma fuchsioides) growin Image Iochroma (Iochroma fuchsioides) growin Image Lycianthes (Lycianthes quichensis) growin Image Lycianthes (Lycianthes quichensis) growin Image Monkey Hand Tree, Hand Plant Tree (Chiranthodendron pentadactylon) growin Image Big Mexican Scarlet Sage (Salvia gesneriiflora) growin Image Karwinski’s Sage (Salvia karwinskii) Kell Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Apple Blossom' (Leptospermum scoparium) Kell Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Apple Blossom' (Leptospermum scoparium) Kell Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Apple Blossom' (Leptospermum scoparium) Kell Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Apple Blossom' (Leptospermum scoparium) Kell Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Apple Blossom' (Leptospermum scoparium) Kell Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Apple Blossom' (Leptospermum scoparium) Kell Image Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Champagne Bubbles' (Heuchera ) Kell Image Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Champagne Bubbles' (Heuchera ) growin Image Podocarpus (Podocarpus matudae) growin Image Big Mexican Scarlet Sage (Salvia gesneriiflora) growin Image Chihuahua Spruce (Picea chihuahuana) growin Image Podocarpus (Podocarpus matudae) growin Image Bartlettina (Bartlettina sordida) growin Image Saurauia (Saurauia kegeliana) growin Image Podocarpus (Podocarpus matudae) growin Image Podocarpus (Podocarpus matudae) growin Image Weinmannia (Weinmannia pinnata) growin Image Meliosma (Meliosma matudae) growin Image Podocarpus (Podocarpus matudae) growin Image Podocarpus (Podocarpus matudae) growin Image Arum Lily, Calla Lily 'Green Goddess' (Zantedeschia aethiopica) growin Image Deppea (Deppea obtusiflora) growin Image Hemichaena (Hemichaena fruticosa) growin Image Shrubby Fuchsia, Paniculate Fuchsia (Fuchsia paniculata) growin Image Transvaal Bottlebrush (Greyia radlkoferi) growin Image Weinmannia (Weinmannia pinnata) growin Image Saurauia (Saurauia madrensis) growin Image Long Leaf Yellowood (Podocarpus henkelii) growin Image Spicy Cone Bush (Leucadendron tinctum) growin Image Pincushion Protea Leucospermum 'Veld Fire' (Leucospermum ) growin Image Pincushion Protea Leucospermum 'Veld Fire' (Leucospermum ) growin Image Conebush, Leucadendron Pom Pom (Leucadendron discolor) growin Image Conebush, Leucadendron Pom Pom (Leucadendron discolor) growin Image Conebush, Leucadendron Pom Pom (Leucadendron discolor) growin Image Conebush, Leucadendron Pom Pom (Leucadendron discolor) growin Image Conebush, Leucadendron Pom Pom (Leucadendron discolor) growin Image African Aloe, Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) growin Image Spicy Cone Bush (Leucadendron tinctum) growin Image Blouker, Fountain Bush (Psoralea pinnata) growin Image Glossostipula (Glossostipula concinna) growin Image Transvaal Bottlebrush (Greyia radlkoferi) growin Image Transvaal Bottlebrush (Greyia radlkoferi) growin Image Breekhout, Natal Flame Bush (Alberta magna) growin Image Common Sugarbush (Protea repens) growin Image Blouker, Fountain Bush (Psoralea pinnata) growin Image Protea 'Pink Ice' (Protea ) growin Image Canary Islands Strawberry Tree (Arbutus canariensis) growin Image Purple Broom (Polygala virgata) growin Image Tilt-head Aloe (Aloe speciosa) growin Image Tilt-head Aloe (Aloe speciosa) growin Image Limestone Conebush 'More Silver' (Leucadendron meridianum) growin Image Pincushion Flower, Leucospermum 'Tango' (Leucospermum ) growin Image Blouker, Fountain Bush (Psoralea pinnata) growin Image Blouker, Fountain Bush (Psoralea pinnata) growin Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Helene Strybing' (Leptospermum scoparium) growin Image New Zealand Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Bush, Manuka 'Helene Strybing' (Leptospermum scoparium) growin Image Norfolk Island Palm (Rhopalostylis baueri) growin Image Vestia (Vestia foetida) growin Image Velvet Correa (Correa backhousiana) growin Image Cycad (Cycas pectinata) growin Image Hybrid Anise Tree 'Woodland Ruby' (Illicium x) Kell Image Australian Mirror Bush 'Evening Glow' (Coprosma ) Kell Image Australian Mirror Bush 'Evening Glow' (Coprosma ) growin Image Grasstree (Xanthorrhoea glauca) growin Image Karoo Cycad (Encephalartos lehmannii) growin Image Hairpin Banksia (Banksia spinulosa) growin Image Alexandria Cycad (Encephalartos arenarius) growin Image Dwarf Variegated Century Plant 'Cornelius' (Agave americana) growin Image Dwarf Variegated Century Plant 'Cornelius' (Agave americana) growin Image Richard's Pampas Grass (Cortaderia richardii) growin Image Reinelt Coastal Dudleya 'Frank Reinelt' (Dudleya caespitosa) growin Image Alexandria Cycad (Encephalartos arenarius) growin Image Alexandria Cycad (Encephalartos arenarius) growin Image Atlas Fescue, Maires Fescue (Festuca mairei) growin Image New Zealand Hair Sedge (Carex tenuiculmis) growin Image Flower Dust Plant (Kalanchoe pumila) growin Image Flower Dust Plant (Kalanchoe pumila) growin Image Cabbage Palm, Cabbage Tree, Ti Kouka, Torbay Palm, Dracaena Spike 'Red Sensation' (Cordyline australis) growin Image Cabbage Palm, Cabbage Tree, Ti Kouka, Torbay Palm, Dracaena Spike 'Red Sensation' (Cordyline australis) Kell Image Australian Mirror Bush 'Evening Glow' (Coprosma ) Kell Image Australian Mirror Bush 'Evening Glow' (Coprosma ) growin Image Big Muhly Grass, Blue Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) Kell Image Australian Mirror Bush 'Evening Glow' (Coprosma ) growin Image Wallum Banksia Tree (Banksia aemula) growin Image Texas False Agave (Hechtia texensis) Kell Image Australian Mirror Bush 'Evening Glow' (Coprosma ) growin Image Texas False Agave (Hechtia texensis) Calif_Sue Image Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Black Beauty' (Cucurbita pepo) Calif_Sue Image Sweet Pepper 'Gypsy' (Capsicum annuum) Calif_Sue Image Sweet Pepper 'Gypsy' (Capsicum annuum) growin Image Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) growin Image Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Margo Reed Indeed' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Margo Reed Indeed' (Hemerocallis ) growin Image Echeveria (Echeveria multicaulis) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Margo Reed Indeed' (Hemerocallis ) growin Image Desert Spoon, Blue Sotol (Dasylirion wheeleri) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Nicole's Drama Queen' (Hemerocallis ) growin Image Desert Spoon, Blue Sotol (Dasylirion wheeleri) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Nicole's Drama Queen' (Hemerocallis ) growin Image Strawberry Tree 'Marina' (Arbutus ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Ode to OZ' (Hemerocallis ) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Ode to OZ' (Hemerocallis ) growin Image Agave, Century Plant, American Aloe, Maguey (Agave americana var. medio-picta) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Mississippi Blues' (Hemerocallis ) growin Image Sedum (Sedum lucidum) Calif_Sue Image Daylily 'Mississippi Blues' (Hemerocallis ) growin Image Cabello de Angel (Angel's Hair) (Calliandra grandiflora) Calif_Sue Image Ground Morning Glory (Convolvulus mauritanicus) Calif_Sue Image Ground Morning Glory (Convolvulus mauritanicus) growin Image Marlborough Rock Daisy (Pachystegia insignis) growin Image Bromeliad (Deuterocohnia brevifolia) growin Image Lachenalia (Lachenalia mathewsii) growin Image Bushman's River Cycad (Encephalartos trispinosus) growin Image New Zealand Hair Sedge 'Bronze' (Carex comans) growin Image Strawberry Tree 'Marina' (Arbutus ) growin Image Toatoa, Seaberry 'Wellington Bronze' (Haloragis erecta) growin Image Echeveria (Echeveria multicaulis) growin Image Bocconia (Bocconia latisepala) growin Image Hypericum (Hypericum rumeliacum) growin Image European Fan Palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) growin Image Bromeliad (Deuterocohnia brevifolia) growin Image Yucca 'Blue Boy' (Yucca ) growin Image Blue Nolina, Nelson's Bear Grass (Nolina nelsonii) growin Image Parry's Agave (Agave parryi) growin Image Agave (Agave filifera subsp. schidigera) growin Image Silver Dollar Gum, Redbox, Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) growin Image Kaapsehoop Cycad (Encephalartos laevifolius) growin Image Rock Palm, Desert Palm, Sombrero Palm, Blue Rock Palm (Brahea dulcis) growin Image Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca (Yucca rostrata) growin Image Agave, Century Plant, American Aloe, Maguey (Agave americana var. medio-picta) growin Image Agave, Century Plant, American Aloe, Maguey (Agave americana var. medio-picta) growin Image Candlebark, Ribbon Gum, White Gum (Eucalyptus rubida) growin Image Silver Dollar Plant (Dudleya brittonii) growin Image Aloe (Aloe dorotheae) growin Image Elephant's Foot (Dioscorea elephantipes) growin Image Puya (Puya laxa) growin Image Euphorbia (Euphorbia hamata) growin Image Squid Agave (Agave bracteosa) growin Image Cristate Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei f. cristata) growin Image Aloe (Aloe sinkatana) growin Image Octopus Agave, Amole (Agave vilmoriniana) growin Image Aloe (Aloe hemmingii) growin Image Monadenium, Euphorbia (Euphorbia schubei) growin Image Euphorbia (Euphorbia magnicapsula) growin Image Euphorbia (Euphorbia franckiana f. monstrosa) growin Image Agave (Agave filifera subsp. schidigera) growin Image Espadin, Espadillo, Guapilla, Soyate, Sotolito (Agave striata) growin Image Aristea (Aristea africana) growin Image Snake Plant, Yellow Chincherinchee, Sun Star (Ornithogalum dubium) growin Image Black Flag, Spinnekopblom (Ferraria crispa) growin Image Black Flag, Spinnekopblom (Ferraria crispa) growin Image Black Flag, Spinnekopblom (Ferraria crispa) growin Image Baboon Flower (Babiana angustifolia) growin Image Fan Aloe (Aloe plicatilis) growin Image Wand Flowers (Ixia monadelpha) growin Image Wand Flowers (Ixia monadelpha) growin Image Tulbaghia (Tulbaghia dregeana) growin Image Aloe (Aloe capitata var. quartziticola) growin Image Fan Aloe (Aloe plicatilis) growin Image Zebra Leaf Aloe (Aloe zebrina) growin Image Coral Aloe (Aloe striata) growin Image Aloe (Aloe cameronii) growin Image African Aloe, Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) growin Image Aloe (Aloe branddraaiensis) growin Image Aloe (Aloe camperi) growin Image Jewelled Aloe, Golden Tooth Aloe (Aloe perfoliata) growin Image Grielum (Grielum grandiflorum) growin Image Ferocious Blue Cycad (Encephalartos horridus) growin Image Ferocious Blue Cycad (Encephalartos horridus) growin Image Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula tetragona) growin Image Coral Aloe (Aloe striata) growin Image Torch Aloe, Tree Aloe, Mountain Bush Aloe, Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) growin Image Sweet Noor, Sweet Noorsdoring (Euphorbia coerulescens) growin Image Sweet Noor, Sweet Noorsdoring (Euphorbia coerulescens) growin Image Babiana (Babiana tubulosa) growin Image Milk Barrel (Euphorbia horrida) growin Image Everlasting, Cape Gold (Helichrysum splendidum) growin Image Helichrysum (Helichrysum retortoides) growin Image Mountain Cabbage Tree, Kiepersol (Cussonia paniculata) growin Image Gazania, Treasure Flower (Gazania krebsiana) growin Image Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) growin Image Ice Plant (Delosperma lavisiae) growin Image Ice Plant (Delosperma lavisiae) growin Image Great Lobelia (Lobelia aberdarica) growin Image Great Lobelia (Lobelia aberdarica) growin Image African Aloe, Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) growin Image Suurberg Cycad, Broodboom (Encephalartos longifolius) growin Image Transvaal Bottlebrush (Greyia radlkoferi) growin Image Transvaal Bottlebrush (Greyia radlkoferi) growin Image King Protea, Giant Protea (Protea cynaroides) growin Image Erica (Erica glandulosa) growin Image Rocket Pincushion (Leucospermum reflexum var. luteum) growin Image Honey Bell Bush (Freylinia visseri) growin Image Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite, Shrub Aster, Blue Margarito, Marguerite Daisy (Felicia fruticosa) growin Image Leucadendron, Yellow Star, Gum Leaf Conebush (Leucadendron eucalyptifolium) growin Image Cape Bugle Lily (Watsonia borbonica) growin Image Cape Bugle Lily (Watsonia borbonica) growin Image Cape Bugle Lily (Watsonia borbonica) growin Image Common Cabbage Tree (Cussonia spicata) growin Image Common Cabbage Tree (Cussonia spicata) growin Image Honey Euryops (Euryops virgineus) growin Image Fan Aloe (Aloe plicatilis) growin Image Celandine-leaved Pelargonium (Pelargonium fulgidum) growin Image Rhodocoma (Rhodocoma arida) growin Image Sweet Garlic, Pink Agapanthus (Tulbaghia simmleri) growin Image Shin Dagger, Lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla) growin Image Soaptree Yucca, Soapweed (Yucca elata) growin Image Silver Dollar Prickly Pear, Dinner Plate Cactus (Opuntia robusta) growin Image Tree Yucca, St. Peter's Palm, Palma China, Izote (Yucca filifera) growin Image Hedgehog Agave, Rabo de leon (Agave stricta) growin Image Hedgehog Agave, Rabo de leon (Agave stricta) growin Image Eastern Prickly Pear, Devil's Tongue, Low Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) growin Image Parry's Beardtongue, Parry's Penstemon (Penstemon parryi) growin Image Parry's Beardtongue, Parry's Penstemon (Penstemon parryi) growin Image Thompson's Yucca, Beaked Yucca, Trans Pecos Yucca (Yucca thompsoniana) growin Image Thompson's Yucca, Beaked Yucca, Trans Pecos Yucca (Yucca thompsoniana) growin Image Agave (Agave colorata) growin Image Green Sotol (Dasylirion leiophyllum) growin Image Desert Fairy Duster, Native Fairy Duster, Pink Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) growin Image Oakwoods Prairie Clover, Indigo Bush (Dalea versicolor) growin Image Parry's Agave, Huachuca Agave (Agave parryi var. huachucensis) growin Image Parry's Agave, Huachuca Agave (Agave parryi var. huachucensis) growin Image Parry's Agave, Huachuca Agave (Agave parryi var. huachucensis) growin Image Parry's Agave, Huachuca Agave (Agave parryi var. huachucensis) growin Image Argentine Saguaro, Cardon Grande (Echinopsis terscheckii) growin Image Bromeliad (Deuterocohnia brevifolia) growin Image Mexican Weeping Pine, Mexican Yellow Pine, Jelicote Pine (Pinus patula) growin Image Mexican Weeping Pine, Mexican Yellow Pine, Jelicote Pine (Pinus patula) growin Image Mexican Weeping Pine, Mexican Yellow Pine, Jelicote Pine (Pinus patula) growin Image Hybrid Monkey Hand Tree (X Chiranthofremontia lenzii) growin Image Hybrid Monkey Hand Tree (X Chiranthofremontia lenzii) growin Image Hybrid Monkey Hand Tree (X Chiranthofremontia lenzii) growin Image Mescalito (Agave polianthiflora) growin Image Maguey Chato (Agave guadalajarana) growin Image Blue Agave, Tequila Agave 'Limeno' (Agave tequilana) growin Image Blue Agave, Tequila Agave 'Limeno' (Agave tequilana) growin Image White Rock Palm (Brahea calcarea) growin Image California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) growin Image Eumong (Acacia stenophylla) growin Image Eumong (Acacia stenophylla) growin Image Hollow Reed, Pypriet (Elegia fistulosa) growin Image Hollow Reed, Pypriet (Elegia fistulosa) growin Image Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca (Yucca rostrata) growin Image Blue Dicks, Wild Hyacinth, Common Brodiaea (Dichelostemma capitatum) growin Image Gold Flower of Chile (Solenomelus pedunculatus) growin Image Gold Flower of Chile (Solenomelus pedunculatus) growin Image Azulillo (Pasithea coerulea) growin Image Appendage Brodiaea (Brodiaea appendiculata) growin Image Mutant Tanbark Oak (Lithocarpus densiflorus f. attenuato-dentatus) growin Image Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Hesper Palm, Gray Goddess (Brahea armata) growin Image Tree Mallow (Lavatera assurgentiflora) growin Image Titan Arum, Bunga Bangkai (Corpse Flower) (Amorphophallus titanum) growin Image Whitefelt Indian Paintbrush, Island Paintbrush (Castilleja lanata subsp. hololeuca) growin Image Whitefelt Indian Paintbrush, Island Paintbrush (Castilleja lanata subsp. hololeuca) growin Image Toddy Palm, Fishtail Wine Palm, Jaggery Palm (Caryota urens) growin Image Island Ironwood, Fern-leaved Ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus var. asplenifolius) growin Image Giant Coreopsis (Coreopsis gigantea) growin Image Giant Coreopsis (Coreopsis gigantea) growin Image Giant Coreopsis (Coreopsis gigantea) growin Image Prickly phlox (Leptodactylon californicum) growin Image Mojave Prickly Pear, Tulip Prickly Pear, New Mexico Prickly Pear (Opuntia phaeacantha) growin Image Bitter-root Sand Rose (Lewisia rediviva) growin Image Blue Dicks, Wild Hyacinth, Common Brodiaea (Dichelostemma capitatum) growin Image Pacific Coast Iris, Pacifica (Iris douglasiana) growin Image Mutant Tanbark Oak (Lithocarpus densiflorus f. attenuato-dentatus) growin Image Collarless California Poppy, Dwarf California Poppy, Tufted California Poppy (Eschscholzia caespitosa) growin Image Mutant Tanbark Oak (Lithocarpus densiflorus f. attenuato-dentatus) growin Image Jim Brush Ceanothus (Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus) growin Image Golden Brodiaea, Pretty Face (Triteleia ixioides) growin Image Golden Brodiaea, Pretty Face (Triteleia ixioides) growin Image Wild Plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) growin Image Wild Plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) growin Image Oioi, Jointed Wire Rush (Apodasmia similis) growin Image Oioi, Jointed Wire Rush (Apodasmia similis) growin Image California Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum) growin Image Dwarf Brodiaea, Earth Brodiaea (Brodiaea terrestris) growin Image California Lilac 'Berkeley Skies' (Ceanothus ) growin Image California Lilac 'Berkeley Skies' (Ceanothus ) growin Image Our Lord's Candle, Chaparral Yucca, Quixote Yucca (Hesperoyucca whipplei) growin Image Rincon Ridge Ceanothus (Ceanothus confusus) growin Image Hearst's Ceanothus (Ceanothus hearstiorum) growin Image Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis grandiflora) growin Image Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis grandiflora) growin Image Variegated Pride of Madeira 'Star of Madeira' (Echium candicans) growin Image Dwarf Rock Palm (Brahea moorei) growin Image Red Fairy Duster, Baja Fairy Duster, Flame Bush (Calliandra californica) growin Image Wonga-Wonga Vine 'Golden Showers' (Pandorea pandorana) growin Image Wonga-Wonga Vine 'Golden Showers' (Pandorea pandorana) growin Image Ceanothus, California Lilac, Creeping Mountain Lilac 'Joyce Coulter' (Ceanothus ) growin Image Watsonia (Watsonia aletroides) growin Image Sparaxis (Sparaxis elegans) growin Image Fleur-de-lys Moraea (Moraea tripetala) growin Image Mexican Lily, Mexican False Red Yucca, Amole, Sisi (Beschorneria yuccoides) growin Image Beschorneria (Beschorneria rigida) growin Image Agave (Agave chiapensis) growin Image Net-leaf Oak (Quercus rugosa) growin Image Agave (Agave celsii) growin Image Mexican Cardinal Flower (Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia) growin Image Red Fairy Duster, Baja Fairy Duster, Flame Bush (Calliandra californica) growin Image Jade Empress, Finger Palm (Rhapis multifida) growin Image Cretan Date Palm (Phoenix theophrasti) growin Image Cycad, Burrawang, Burrawong (Macrozamia communis) growin Image Dainty Lady Palm, Guilin Dwarf Palm (Guihaia argyrata) growin Image Wooly Fan Palm, Cape River Fan Palm (Livistona lanuginosa) growin Image Ravenea Palm (Ravenea madagascariensis) growin Image Taraw Palm (Livistona saribus) growin Image Sonora Palmetto (Sabal uresana) growin Image Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) growin Image Wooly Butia, Woolly Jelly Palm (Butia eriospatha) growin Image Chilean Wine Palm, Coquito de Chile (Jubaea chilensis) growin Image Chilean Wine Palm, Coquito de Chile (Jubaea chilensis) growin Image Chilean Wine Palm, Coquito de Chile (Jubaea chilensis) growin Image Saw Palmetto, Scrub Palmetto, Silver Saw Palmetto 'Cinerea' (Serenoa repens) growin Image Cycad, Coontie, Florida Arrowroot, Seminole Bread (Zamia integrifolia) growin Image Droopy Blue Hesper Palm (Brahea armata var. clara) growin Image Dwarf Wax Palm (Ceroxylon parvum) growin Image Saw Palmetto, Scrub Palmetto, Silver Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) growin Image Llanos Palmetto (Sabal rosei) growin Image Rock Palm, Desert Palm, Sombrero Palm, Blue Rock Palm (Brahea dulcis) growin Image Quito Coconut, Mountain Coconut, Cocumbe Palm (Parajubaea coccoides) growin Image Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Hesper Palm, Gray Goddess (Brahea armata) growin Image Texas Palmetto, Oaxacan Palmetto (Sabal mexicana) growin Image Rock Palm, Desert Palm, Sombrero Palm, Blue Rock Palm (Brahea dulcis) growin Image Queen Palm, Cocos Plumosa, Jeriva (Syagrus romanzoffiana) growin Image Texas Palmetto, Oaxacan Palmetto (Sabal mexicana) growin Image Cycad, Chestnut Dioon, Edible-Seed Cycas (Dioon edule) growin Image Pindo Palm, Wine Palm, Jelly Palm (Butia capitata) growin Image Pindo Palm, Wine Palm, Jelly Palm (Butia capitata) growin Image Ceroxylon (Ceroxylon pityrophyllum) growin Image Pasopaya Palm, Bolivian Mountain Coconut (Parajubaea torallyi) growin Image Canary Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) growin Image Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix acaulis) growin Image Shore Astelia (Astelia banksii) growin Image Marlborough Rock Daisy (Pachystegia insignis) growin Image Mapoa, Matipo (Myrsine australis) growin Image Mapoa, Matipo (Myrsine australis) growin Image Sonchus (Sonchus pinnatus var. palmensis) growin Image Cork Oak (Quercus suber) growin Image Scabweed, Scabweed Mat Daisy (Raoulia hookeri) growin Image Sonchus (Sonchus pinnatus var. palmensis) growin Image Sonchus (Sonchus pinnatus var. palmensis) growin Image Wedge-leaf Hop-bush (Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata) growin Image Joint Fir (Ephedra americana var. andina) growin Image Cotoneaster (Corokia cotoneaster) growin Image Showy Hebe (Hebe speciosa) growin Image Showy Hebe (Hebe speciosa) growin Image Chamiza (Bahia ambrosioides) growin Image Wonga Vine (Pandorea pandorana) growin Image Silver Banksia (Banksia marginata) growin Image Wedge-leaf Hop-bush (Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata) growin Image Cotoneaster (Corokia cotoneaster) growin Image Puya (Puya coerulea) growin Image Molina (Acacia caven) growin Image Molina (Acacia caven) growin Image Spiny Holdback, Tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) growin Image Senna (Senna candolleana) growin Image Blue Puya (Puya berteroniana) growin Image Blue Puya (Puya berteroniana) growin Image Chilean Puya (Puya chilensis) growin Image Chilean Puya (Puya chilensis) growin Image Chilean Puya (Puya chilensis) growin Image Cacto, Quisco (Echinopsis chiloensis) growin Image Aeonium spathulatum (Aeonium spathulatum) growin Image Summer Asphodel, Gamon, Gamona (Asphodelus aestivus) growin Image Summer Asphodel, Gamon, Gamona (Asphodelus aestivus) growin Image Summer Asphodel, Gamon, Gamona (Asphodelus aestivus) growin Image Johnny Jump-Up, Heartsease, Wild Pansy, Love-in-idleness, Call-me-to-you, Pinkeney John, Herb Trinit (Viola tricolor) growin Image Flaxleaf Pimpernel (Anagallis monellii) growin Image Aeonium (Aeonium lancerottense) growin Image Aeonium (Aeonium percarneum) growin Image Aeonium (Aeonium percarneum) growin Image Lucerne Tree, Tagasaste (Chamaecytisus proliferus) growin Image Tree Sorrel (Rumex lunaria) growin Image Dinner Plate Aeonium (Aeonium tabuliforme) growin Image Dinner Plate Aeonium (Aeonium tabuliforme) growin Image Saucer Plant (Aeonium urbicum) growin Image Canary Island Lavender (Lavandula canariensis) growin Image Canary Island Lavender (Lavandula canariensis) growin Image Euphorbia (Euphorbia broussonetii) growin Image Euphorbia (Euphorbia broussonetii) growin Image Azores Buttercup (Ranunculus cortusifolius) growin Image Azores Buttercup (Ranunculus cortusifolius)

Garden Watchdog Activity:

Member Addition Description tepelus Positive Hosta Trader (Little Flora) mrsc1997 Positive Lazy S'S Farm & Nursery PrajnaMckenzie Positive Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery rnation Positive Annie's Heirloom Seeds wefive Positive Exline Iris Garden & Crafts majdan Negative Summerstone Nursery Horse_Fly Positive Lazy S'S Farm & Nursery ladybarber101 Positive Daylily Lane (Poplar Creek Perennials) orchid_queen Positive Orchids.com (Norman's Orchids) retzler Positive Growquest Growers (also dba Olive-Trees.net and Surf & Sierra Wholesale Nurseries, LLC) CherokeeGreg Positive Logee's Greenhouses, Ltd. eaglewatcher Negative Direct Gardening vaboi1der Positive Direct Gardening mikesmets Positive Big Dipper Farm NapaFamilyFarm Positive Sand Hill Preservation Center worrall235 Positive New Hampshire Hostas

Garden Bookworm Activity:

Member Addition Description grapheus Positive Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants: The identification and cultivation of over 3000 tropical plants

Final Notes

Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

And that's the way it was... July 29, 2011