Monday, September 2, 2013

We Have a Name.....

vivero growers nursery

Well we have a name.  Cooper.  He is just the cutest thing ever.
He loves going to the nursery but he doesn't last long.  He poops out and hangs out in his kennel in the a/c.  Can't say I blame him this week....  Ha.  He's only putting in a half day right now, before long we will have him up there full time and putting him to work!

white cloud texas sage Leucophyllum frutescens

The Texas Sage 'White Cloud' are blooming like mad.  
I love the more traditional ones with the green and gray foliage and the purple/lavender flowers but these with the white flowers are just stunning to me.  I guess I prefer them since they are different.  Just like the white skullcap, I love the pink and the purple but the white are just prettier.  Come to think of it, I prefer the White Plumbago as well!   White flowers aren't my "favorite" by any means, I am partial to the reds and blues actually but I guess cause they are different.

lynn's legacy texas sage cenizo

The 'Lynn's Legacy' Texas Sage is another one blooming like crazy right now.  It stays a little smaller overall, about 5' x 5'.  I just like the Sages I know due to the fact they are evergreen and bloom.  Good combo in my opinion.  These are light green leaves with the lavender blooms.

mexican olive cordia

The Mexican Olives are absolutely stunning right now.  They are full of blooms and I do have to admit if not my favorite, one of my favorite trees.

madame galen trumpet vine

The 'Madame Galen' Trumpet Vines are also full of blooms.  People either love or hate these- they definitely need the right spot but they are gorgeous vines with beautiful blooms- I prefer this variety, the blooms are larger.  

argentine saguaro

Our Argentine Saguaro is putting on an arm- very exciting.  He stands about 8 feet tall right now.  Can't wait for the arm!!!!
Hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend!!




11 comments:

  1. Cooper is a cutie, he'll get used to working outside all day soon.

    Beautiful, all those flowers are so pretty. I am partial to the white varieties as well. How fun to see those little arms emerging on the saguaro.

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  2. Cooper is too adorable!! Love the shot of the Mexican Olives illuminated by the sun. How long will it take the arm on the Argentine Saguaro to emerge?

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    1. Thanks- he's a handful that's for sure but he's so cute. The Mexican Olives are one of my favorites if not my favorite. Our neighbor has two and I am in love. The arms don't start coming out until they are pretty mature- this one is like 8' tall, maybe a little taller and they just started so it takes a while.

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  3. Awww.... he looks like a Cooper! nice...

    Love the beautiful flower shots. I love my trumpet vine but had I known it is such a thug I'd never have planted it even though it was a plant from my grandmother's vine.

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    1. He's a sweetie. Yes, people either love or hate the Trumpets, they are pretty but can be pretty aggressive.

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  4. Cooper must be a smart one. I don't like going outside much right now either.

    I saw a really pretty Mexican Olive last weekend. What a pretty tree. I really need to find a spot for one.

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    1. Ha! Right??
      I know- I love them. Great trees and such pretty flowers.

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  5. Welcome Cooper! He's adorable! Your garden is lovely too. I hope the pup doesn't dig it up.

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    1. Ha! Well... funny you should say that.... he has been having a big time in the Ligularia under the Drake Elm. Fortunately right now he is just grabbing the dead leaves and running out with one in his mouth, but he is digging in-between the plants... I know we have our hands full for sure but he's just so cute! I got a cute picture of him lounging under the Ligularia I will post in the next one. Hope Scout's doing well!!! He's big now- all grown up.

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  6. Cooper is super cute! I love nursery dogs/cats. Looks like he will grow up with lots of love and with no shortage of people to pet him:)

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