I’ve written a handful of posts, but like a bad hostess, have neglected to give a tour of my own patio garden. It’s a constant work in progress, so I’ll show a few shots to take you through its progression. Click to embiggen the photos.
I started just a few floral containers and fruit trees in 2008. By 2009, I was completely obsessed with gardening and started adding more edibles, including cucumbers, a fig tree, a dwarf meyer lemon tree, navajo upright thornless blackberries, blueberries, eggplants, purple bell peppers, mohawk peppers, and strawberries.
May 2009, Garden view from chaise
May 2009, my favorite florals
In 2010, I’ve added snow peas, onions, carrots, kale, rainbow chard, and a lime tree to the mix as well. Not enough to live on, but it’s so satisfying to eat something I’ve grown myself. I”ve also added a lot more succulents for their ease of care, and even a small alpine rock garden in a hypertufa trough.
2010 Patio Garden, view from the chaise
The plants that greet me at the door
2010 Flower box - California Poppies, Sunset Calibrachoa, and Spitfire Nasturtium
The plants that welcome everyone in through the gate. Kalanchoe and ???
My favorite plant in my entire garden - the TropicCanna. Isn't that foliage amazing?
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