Happy March GBBD!

It's March and spring is almost here.  Things are blooming like crazy around here and it is wonderful. 

 The Crossvine are blooming away...

 the Abutilon....

 the Purple Plums....

 the Gopher Plants...

 the Pedlianthus, this one is a little more rare than your typical one, as noted most predominatly by the blooms.  Aside from the blooms the plants themselves are very similar but this one is more tropical/cold sensitive and the blooms are different.  I love it!

 The Acanthus are getting ready to bloom- such a unique bloom stalk. 

 The Globe Mallow are blooming away, tried and true favorite of mine.

And last but not least, the Salvia are a big hit this week with bees, butterflies and the Hummingbird Months alike.  Hope everyone enjoyed the photos.  Please visit May Dreams Gardens to see what is blooming in different gardens from all over!!  Thanks for hosting!

Walkin' Round Today

What a weird day.  82 degrees.  December 2.  Only in Texas.

I grabbed the camera and walked around the nursery and captured a few photos of things I thought looked pretty today.  Hope you enjoy.

 The Purple Fountain Grass

 Miscanthus, 'Cabaret'

Miscanthus 'Zebra Grass'

 Panicum 'Dallas Blues'

Pink Fountain  Grass

The Butterflies are still going wild over the Butterfly Weed.

 The Bower Vines are still blooming away.

 The Kalanchoe by the gate still has not opened up any more.... still waiting on this one.

 The Black Snapdragons still look as cool as ever. 

 The white Abutilons are blooming - such a pretty subtle flower I think.

The Purple Oxalis are blooming like mad- really like this little guy.

And Finally I will end up with our latest little art project.  

It is a tree that we painted- not sure where we are going to put it or how I am going to display it.  My original thought was cover it in white lights but we aren't open at night, so no one would see that....  It looks neat just like it is though.  I might just pot it up and leave it like that.  Had so many people try and buy it- it's my little creation.  Not for sale, sorry.  Hope everyone is enjoying their December - yes December.  Can you stand it?

Where does the time go???

Sunday Favorites

The Queen Victoria Agave is always a favorite.

The Abutilon seem to be happy doing their upside down flower thing they do so well.   These have always intrigued me.

The Hamelia are not only a favorite of mine, but of the hummingbirds as well.  There are two that hover around the Firebush, and no, I still have not captured a good picture of them.  But I have not given up.  

The Calandrinia spectabilis is, and will always be a favorite of mine.  Almost every one we have is in bloom.  I think the blooms are such a pretty color and such a nice contrast to the plant itself.  

And last but not least for the day is the Hypericum, the St. Johns wort.  These are always surprising me with their changing foliage and flowers.  I have to admit these are my favorite shrub. 

What a beautiful day.  Just a few shots of things that stood out to me today.

Happy Sunday!!