What’s in Bloom: Week of May 23, 2022 Flowering dogwood, Cornus florida ‘Aurora’, Almy Road Deutzia, Deutzia gracillis, many locations Leucothoe, Leucothoe sp., many locations Bridal wreath, Spiraea xvanhouttei, several locations Tropical hibiscus, Hibiscus sp., Fountain Ave.

…We tramped for miles on a wooded walk Where dog-hobble grew on its twisted stalk…             -Dana Gioia Recently, while entering the higher end of Sumac Path heading down towards Consecration Dell there were several plants of Hobblebush, Viburnum lantanoides,just … Continue reading →

Horticulture Highlight: Willow, Salix sp. Willow weep for me, willow weep for me Bend your branches green along the stream that runs to sea             -Ann Ronell Composer/songwriter Ann Ronell (1905-1993) recounted that her 1932 popular hit song (covered by … Continue reading →

Up in the mountains that edge the Great Basin it was whispered to me by the oldest of trees.  By the Oldest of Beings the Oldest of Trees Bristlecone Pine….                – Gary Snyder Many … Continue reading →