Cactus Love (and a few other things...)

A few shots of some of the cactus and such as of late that have stood out. 

 The 'Lady Slippers' Pedlianthus are blooming- these to me are such cool plants- they do these small petite little "blooms" which look like ladies slippers and then make this little pod. 

 The Peruvian Cereus are busy making their fruit.  In a few shots you can see them a few days later starting to ripen.  Another name for this is the Peruvian Apple.  

 What's not to love about this little guy?  The Santa Rita pad grew like a heart!  It isn't entirely uncommon but always really neat when it happens. 

 The San Pedro Cactus are growing like crazy.  They don't seem to mind the heat.

 A shot of the Peruvian Cereus fruit about a week later- they are really interesting tasting if you have not- almost kiwi like. 

This little guy was hanging out today- he was so funny making all these sounds. I dind't want to bother him too much so I snapped a few shots and let him be.

Hope all is well with everyone!!! 

Happy GBBD!

A few shots for GBBD!

Above is the Salvia 'Oceana'.  I love the color of this Salvia- Salvia's are hard to beat- we just started growing this one and I love the color- almost an indigo blue- striking I think.

The San Pedro Cactus blooms are MASSIVE.  I don't know if you can tell in this photo but let me assure you- they are HUGE!

 The Kalanchoes are blooming all over the place- we have several varieties and all have beautiful candelabra style blooms that are beautiful!

The Hesperaloe Chiangii are blooming- I love these Yuccas- one of the few Yuccas that aren't sharp and pointy!  The bloom spike is so tall!!!!  The one in the front sign bed is blooming as well.  

The Barrel Cactus are starting to bloom!

  The Mountain Sage, Salvia regla are blooming away and the hummingbirds are all over it!!!

And last but not least, not a bloom but a sleepy little frog hanging out catching some zzzz's...

Hope everyone is having a great summer!!!
Be sure and check out May Dreams Gardens to see what is blooming all over!

June- already????

I mean seriously.  Where does the time go?

 I can't believe it is June already.  Spring was so nice here this year.  I think the first time I can remember in a long time that we actually even HAD a spring.
The Agapanthus are in full bloom - love the big burst of blooms.

We had rain, cool mornings, nice weather, nights sitting out on the patio and did I mention rain?

Had almost forgot what a real spring was like.
The Pedlianthus 'Lady's Slipper' are blooming- such unique subtle blooms.

The Philippine Violets are blooming,

 The Oregano- I love how this variety cascades.

 The White Plumbago never disappoint.

 The 'Victoria Blue' Salvia are in full bloom as well.

The San Pedro Cactus are budding up- can't wait for them to open!!

The Beach Vitex are blooming- hands down a favorite of mine- I love the soft green with the soft purple blooms.

We have baby birds in various nests, hummingbirds buzzing around left and right, a few varieties of bees pollenating the flowers little lizards lounging in the sun, it has been simply wonderful.

Thought I'd post a few pics of all that has been happening as of late here at the nursery.