
Indian Mallow is a California native plant with silver-gray leaves and bright yellow-orange blossoms. Continue reading
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Some Colorful Plants From Today’s walk
Colorful and interesting plants seemed to be on my walking route today.

Summer means more flowers for me to enjoy on my daily walks. I tried to find out the name of this lively flower. My plant search kept saying California Poppy, but I’m not convinced. I would love to know what you think. Continue reading
Peruvian Old Man Cactus-Espostoa Lanata


Meet the Peruvian Old Man Cactus. Espostoa Lanata. This cactus makes a wonderful house plant. It is very slow growing and rarely needs watering. Continue reading
A Visit to Niguel Botanical Preserve

Niguel Botanical Preserve is only nine miles from our house, but we had never heard of it until two weeks ago. Last Saturday we took a scooter ride to have a look. Continue reading
Abstract Art Simplified

Abstract art is sometimes described as a departure from reality using shapes, forms, colors, and textures. Above is a macro photograph I took of a rose from my garden. It is one way I like to create abstract art. Below is a second photo I took of the same rose from a slightly different angle. Continue reading