Yesterday I was wandering around the garden pruning this and that and taking photos of pretty flowers and cute dogs when I suddenly realized that I had a little collection of calla lily photos on my camera. I had always thought of calla lilies as exotic and dramatic flowers that seemed to be perfect for the same kind of bride, but I've learned differently. They are strong and stubborn plants that like to rule the roost, like me!
Summertime is finally here. And for San Diego, that means the daytime temperature has moved from 72 degrees to 75 degrees. Gone are the days socked in with morning fog and thick clouds. Here to stay are the days of bright blue skies and warm ocean breezes.
Two times two, times two, times two, times two, or amazing red to the fourth power. I absolutely love the color of this cactus. I don't know if it's poisonous to us but it certainly looks poisonous to something. It puts out these adorable flowers and pretty green leaves but if you tilt your head and study the stem you'll see the most vicious collection of spikes ever put together.
I also love this desert dweller. It's so happy and not so interested in being scary. No spikes on this one! I love that it has that charming shade of green mixed with a cute shade of yellow and then it's topped off with pink. Pink! You make me happy pink cactus.
And this green guy has just exploded with new shoots. We thought he was this mellow, earlobe shaped cactus that would kind of hang out and spike the dogs when they wrestle into him. But apparently he has some other plans in mind. Is he going to bloom? Grow into a tree?