Out in the Garden

It's February, and the weather has been fabulous in Southern California.  The garden seems to be coming alive.  When I went for my daily walk around the property, I found lots of lovely plants.  I'm itching to plant more, but am worried about a possible late frost.

 

There are lots of succulents in our yard.  I love these that form a rosette.

Succulent blooms are usually brilliant.  Thus, this wonderful orange color. 

 

 

The Kalanchoe plants always put on a spectacular show.  They are succulents too, and often just drop a leaf or branch and start a new plant.

 

 

I just planted this Aloe Vera last year, and it is blooming quite nicely right now.

 

 

This old watering can leaks, but it is perfect for succulents that trail.

 

 

I've always been fascinated by String of Pearls succulents.  They look like peas, but will hang down and where they lay can start new plants.

 

 

I have my ducks in a row, and 3 of them hold succulents.

 

 

I call this a Solstice Plant, but I may be wrong.  The long spikes with purple flowers on top always look so pretty in flower arrangements.

 

 

Couldn't help but notice this lone Gerbera Daisy.  Usually they don't pop up in winter.

 

 

I was trying to get a picture of the pink Azalea in the background, but there is a pink Geranium next to it, and lots of Nasturtiums getting ready to bloom.

 

 

Here we have a fuchsia Ivy Geranium, and another Solstice on the left through the tree.  I don't know the name of the purple flowering vine on the right, but it also puts on a show at this time of year.

 

 

A plant that has become quite popular lately is the Kangaroo Paw Plant.  They come in several colors, but I think my red is lovely.

 

 

Last, but not least, is one of our Staghorn Ferns.  It hangs right in the middle of our Pomegranate tree.