Next time you chop up some rosemary to add flavor to a favorite dish, think of how pretty the little flowers are on the bush. Rosemary grows extremely well here in Southern California. Click on the image to enlarge.
Aloe Blooming Season
One of the most interesting things about cactus and succulents is their blooming habits. Spring is the time for succulents of the Aloe family to produce their flowers. We saw this this little forest of aloe blooms on our way into the Botanic Garden last weekend.
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Garden Archway 3D Image
I took this 3D picture from inside the rose garden looking toward the “Garden of the Senses.” The arch forms the western portal to the rose garden at the South Coast Botanic Gardens.
We were there for a visit to see all the beautiful spring flowers. Verna takes most of the pictures of the flowers, while I’m in charge of nerdy panoramas and 3D pictures.
To view the full-sized 3D image click on the thumbnail. If you don’t have your 3D glasses you can view the arches 2D image here.
The Statue of St. Monica
Our dentist has his practice in Santa Monica, California. Today, I went there to get my semi-annual dental maintenance. I left in plenty of time, and I arrived in the area early. So I took a walk up to Palisades Park which is not far from the dentist.
I took a lot of pictures of the buildings and scenery there, including this shot of the statue of Santa Monica. I couldn’t find out a lot about her on the net, but she was sculpted by Eugene Morahan in 1934. She stands in Palisades Park with her back to the bay named after her.
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Mom’s 89th Birthday
Happy birthday to my Mother, Kate.
Kate was born on April 23, 1920 and grew up in San Pedro and Long Beach, CA. She married my Dad in December 1938. Her children were born in 1941 (Bill), 1943 (that would be me), 1946 (Jim) and 1954 (Krystal). She has numerous grand kids and great-grand kids.
Mom currently lives in the foothills near the Sunland/Tujunga area.
Happy Birthday Mom – We love you!
“Peanut” Cactus
When I saw the number of flower stalks on this Peanut Cactus in the garden shop, I just had to put it into the cart. Today, it produced this beautiful red flower. This cactus reminds me of the “Claret Cup” cactus, which also gets beautiful red flowers (and attracts hummingbirds). Click on the image to enlarge.
