Even though it feels a little bit strange for it to be ~70 degreesF on the last day of the year, it does mean that I got to do a bunch of work in the garden the last few days! Being on break from work and having nice weather meant i had a chance to get started on a number of projects in the garden. Which was great, since that hadn't been the case so far...
But rather than showing a bunch of project pictures, I got distracted by some pretty contrasts in the garden. Here's to hoping that there will be contrast in how much time i can spend in the garden next year also!
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| spiky and soft (agave shawii and epillbium canum) |
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| this is one of my favorites every year - giant opuntia leaves and delicate cassia (or senna, or..) |
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| different shades of "green" plants (brown, green, white, blue) |
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| a succulent that's surprisingly alive surrounded by russian sage litter that's very un-surprising |
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| very spike & big and very small & fuzzy |
Ok, one contrast that's a "before and after" - i finally cleaned up some of the overgrown planter pipes! Here is the before:
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| randomness and the only place i've ever had too much sedum... |
...and after:
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| replanted with the cholla back and new xMangaves... and the "chocolate chip" cleaned up too! |
Hope everyone has a great New Years Eve, and best wishes for 2018!
Happy New Year, Renee, and a great job!
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Taking time to enjoy one's garden is more important than just working in it I think, Renee. All the textural and color contrasts you discovered are wonderful. Best wishes for more time to love your garden in 2018!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Renee, and hope you have a wonderful 2018!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Great photos, glad you got some garden time in.
ReplyDeleteCool succulent combinations for a warm day. Happy New Year, Renee!
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