Tuesday, March 28, 2023

It's That Time of Year Again, The Fremontodendren is Blooming!

 The Fremontodendren is covered in blooms.  It's one of my favorite native California shrubs.  It's also known as the Flannel Bush.

Fremontodendren

Fremontodendren

Fremontodendren

Fremontodendren

Fremontodendren



Sunday, March 19, 2023

A Foggy Morning

 A few pictures taken on a foggy morning.  

A foggy view of the former St. Anthony's Seminary tower.

Nasturium

Wisteria

Alstroemeria Rock & Roll


Friday, March 10, 2023

Orchids - The Adventure Returns!

 Today we went to the 75th Santa Barbara International Orchid show.  The plants and displays were amazing.  Here are some of my pictures.



I thought the best display was created by Joe Ambriz at 'Ambriz Kingdom of Plants'

Display by Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Award for Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Display by Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Display by Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Display by Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Display by Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Display by Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Display by Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

I thought these miniature cymbidiums were cool!

Miniature cymbidiums

Miniature cymbidium

Miniature cymbidium

There was this large terrarium filled with lots of colorful orchids.  If you look closely in the middle of the terrarium, you can see water vapor coming up out of the mound of moss.





Here are more of the displays of Orchids.
























Thought this little display with small hanging baskets was really interesting.