Daisies in the sun [Watercolor]
Daisies in the sun [Watercolor] A collection of daisies shines in the summer sun. The brightness of these flowers is the perfect antidote to our grey and rainy morning here in Los Angeles. Of course,...
View ArticleRed Winter Leaf [Photo]
Red Winter Leaf A liquidambar leaf shines in the winter sun. A photo from a recent neighborhood walk. #leaf #leaves #tree #nature #outdoors #ig_naturelovers #ig_naturepictures #ig_naturesbest...
View ArticleFlowers of Gold [Photo]
Flowers of Gold Spotted along a neighborhood walk, these flowers seemed to shine from within. #flowers #garden #gold #nature #plants #outdoors #LA #losangeles #ig_losangeles #wheream_I_LA...
View ArticleVariegation [Photo]
Variegation Variegation can make any plant, even those that don’t flower, seem more dramatic and dress up your garden. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Read more on this topic: Brighten your...
View ArticleGrevillea “Moonlight Flower”
Grevillea “Moonlight Flower” A striking example spotted at my regular trip to the nursery yesterday. Quite a showpiece to add to any garden. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Read more on this...
View ArticlePurple Hibiscus
Purple Hibiscus While I have both yellow and orange hibiscus here in the garden, these purple ones always catch my eye. Although the flowers are smaller the radiant purple color is a treat. Follow A...
View ArticlePink Camellia Blossom
Pink Camellia Blossom The camellias in the neighborhhood are all bursting into flower at this time of year. While I like the big blousy white Camillias I posted earlier, these perfect pink Camillias...
View ArticleAt the nursery
At the nursery I try to identify everything I post here, but I didn’t capture the name of these small, yet pretty, flowers. I’ll have to go back and see if I can spot them again and note the species....
View ArticleKangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos) Striking flowers of the kangaroo paw at a local nursery. Fuzzy-wuzzy flower power. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Read more on this topic: At the nursery White...
View ArticlePurple Hibiscus Watercolor
Purple Hibiscus Watercolor Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Learn more about hibiscus with these books from Amazon.com More books on hibiscus from Amazon Read more on this topic: Purple...
View ArticleAchillea millefolium “Pomegranate”
Achillea millefolium “Pomegranate” Small yet striking mass of flowers in one of my favorite colors. I always prefer the darker “jewel tone” colors in plants, interior design and more. Follow A...
View ArticleFlower with Raindrops
Flower with Raindrops After the rain at the nursery, these flowers seem to shine under their own power. Quite a “wow factor” in these flowers. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Read more on...
View ArticleArctotis
Arctotis Beautiful flowers at the nursery. I’ve never heard of Arctotis before, but I will keep a lookout for it now. “Arctotis is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the family Asteraceae....
View ArticleLamium “Beacon Silver” Ground Cover
Lamium “Beacon Silver” Ground Cover Another “new to me” plant spotted at the nursery. It has some lovely small flowers, although it’s not in bloom right now. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook...
View ArticlePurple Primula (Primrose)
Purple Primula (Primrose) A small bit dramatic primrose at the nursery. What a purple! Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Read more on this topic: Purple Hibiscus Purple Explosion [Photo] Purple...
View ArticleRed Primula (Primrose)
Red Primula (Primrose) A brilliant red primrose at the nursery. Such dramatic colors in such a smalll and some would say, common, plant. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Learn more about...
View ArticleUnknown variegated shrub with lovely black stems
Unknown variegated shrub with lovely black stems I spotted this in the neighborhood and need to figure out what it is. I’d love to have it in my garden. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Read...
View ArticleDianthus ‘Diabunda Red Picotee’
Dianthus ‘Diabunda Red Picotee’ The trouble with making regular visits to the nursery is that I am constantly seeing new plants and varieties I would love to add to the garden. This exuberant dianthus...
View ArticlePurple and White
Purple and White Purple is one of my favorite colors, so how could I not like these flowers. I have a purple and gold theme in the front garden that I would like to build on too. Follow A Gardener’s...
View ArticleMarigold with Raindrops
Marigold with Raindrops After the rain these double marigolds collect raindrops that shone in the sun. Follow A Gardener’s Notebook on Facebook Buy this photo on these products and much more! See all...
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