2012-12-28

Ceanothus across the Atlantic

It's December and the Ceanothus is in bloom. Well, at least in Mougins, France. Juli pointed this out to me.








The plant breeders of Europe have hybridized the Ceanothus and it's anyone's guess what the parentage of this plant is. Guesses anyone?

- Posted at great expense from my iPhone

2012-12-21

Yerba Buena mildew problem

My Yerba Buena plant seems to have a mildew problem. It's in a pot that doesn't get direct sun this time of year.









I sprayed it with a jet of water from the hose and that washed a good amount of it off.


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2012-12-12

Impressive grapes





This tall, vine-covered fence is located near the entrance to the Gardena Willows. I suspect that the vines are Vitis 'Roger's Red'.


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2012-12-04

Rain 0.23"; Season total 2.05"

1 Dec 2012 0.03"
3 Dec 2012 0.20"

2.05" total rainfall thus far.

Don't set your expectations for either a wet or dry winter based on this data, however.  There is a 50% probability of rainfall between 0.16" and 3.71" at this time of year.

- Posted at great expense from my iPhone