I made my first trip of the year to Kauffman Gardens recently. No matter what time of year there is always something to see. This year I expected to see bulbs sprouting and buds bursting forth and maybe some Witch Hazel. And I did. See all of that I mean.
I did not expect to see all these decorative cabbage that looked as though they had been wintered over in pots. Will they replant them? Now? Later in the fall? I gotta find someone who works out there and get them on the payroll. To answer all my questions.
Nor did I expect to see this clever use of a "twisty" - Angie would have been delighted. Twisty lovers UNITE!!
And you can bet I will be back to see this Wysteria put on it's show like the ones in Carpinteria are doing right now at my friend Sharron's place.
If you live in the area, and you have wysteria, please send me an alert when yours start to do something so I won't miss this event.
The kale is used as ornamentals here in the Intermountain West (high desert) When it gets to the point shown in your photo it is dug up and taken to the pig farm. Other seasonal plantings, like pansies, and other annuals are planted in their place.
When I was living in Santa Clara, CA. I attended a Catholic Church that had a most spectacular display of wisteria which covered a trellised walkway that extended probably 50 ft. In spring it was like walking in a lavender shower, one of the jaw dropping things I've ever seen. Breathtaking. The vine was ancient.
Posted by: Joan | 03/20/2015 at 01:51 PM
Love the Kauffman Garden; it is a jewel. Hope you've also been to Powell Gardens (we made our first visit of the season a couple of weeks ago) and the OPk Arboretum; both lovely in their own different ways.
Posted by: Judy H. | 03/20/2015 at 06:54 PM
Looking forward to your wisteria updates!💜💜💜💜💜
Posted by: Sharron | 03/20/2015 at 09:26 PM