GARDEN CLOSE UP

Every year, we post images of our garden, sometimes in several postings. Here, we post several close up photographs.

Our begonia (first image) is happier because of this and other Praying Mantis creatures roaming our garden. I noticed her when attempting to find the best shot of the plant. She was the best shot!

For years, we have nurtured Ornamental Garlic plants. This year, we planted a number of new baby plants. And roses, which were in-ground and not doing very well, are now in blue pots - thriving. The bright blue bulb-like forms below are from an unknown plant, given to us by our friends in Santa Barbara. After flowering, this plant gifts us with these seed pod gems.

Throughout this pandemic, our small urban garden has provided us with a harmonic respite. We are fortunate and thankful.