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I am looking for a metal working artist that could

I am looking for a metal working artist that could make these for SHG. They are about 18’ tall. Three sided. DM me if you have any contacts.

Beginning July 7, SummerHome will be closed on Mon

Beginning July 7, SummerHome will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. New garden hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 7am-6pm.

Ms Agave is in full bloom now. A local TV station

Ms Agave is in full bloom now. A local TV station came to shoot her today. And she is absolutely gorgeous! Visit soon.

It’s a lovely morning in the garden today. Not m

It’s a lovely morning in the garden today. Not much foot traffic since its been 100 degrees. Also no watering. Agave girl is looking amazing!!!

Mega bloom alert. It’s happening. Stop by soon t

Mega bloom alert. It’s happening. Stop by soon to see her final hurrah.

I was visiting a friends garden when I came upon t

I was visiting a friends garden when I came upon this. 100s of bees per minute dropping in for a quick drink. I was mesmerized by their comings and goings. They could have cared less about me.

Since many are awaiting this bloom, it started thi

Since many are awaiting this bloom, it started this morning. This is best pic I can get. It’ll get better every day and I’ll post progress pics. Here we go!!!!

This week Kevin @timetamelt and I received the 202

This week Kevin @timetamelt and I received the 2025 Civic Improvement Commendation from Garden Club of America. Such a huge honor to be recognized for the community impact of SHG from serious, knowledgeable gardeners. Amazing group of people.

Echinocereus lloydii in full gorgeous bloom. Oh…

Echinocereus lloydii in full gorgeous bloom. Oh…and a bee butt.

The Agave havardiana is within days of blooming. I

The Agave havardiana is within days of blooming. I’ve been tracking its progress since April 25. It’s over 20’ tall now. My heart is a bit broken but the show will be epic. Visit soon.

SHG was a featured garden in the Wash Park East Ne

SHG was a featured garden in the Wash Park East Neighborhood Association’s inaugural Pollinator Garden Tour today. We stopped counting at 150 people touring the garden. The event was a huge success. @fansofwashingtonpark

Best smelling penstomen ever! Penstomen palmeri a

Best smelling penstomen ever! Penstomen palmeri after a rain storm.

Want to learn how to make a bug snug? Why you sho

Want to learn how to make a bug snug? Why you should make a bug snug? Join us at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1345659266089?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 31st blooms and scenes. We’ve gotten lots of

May 31st blooms and scenes. We’ve gotten lots of rain and the garden is exploding with beauty.

Want to learn about the bug snugs recently install

Want to learn about the bug snugs recently installed at the garden? Go to link: https://www.blueshedurbangardens.com/events/bug-snugs-and-an-evening-at-summerhome-garden

Giant Allium are stealing the show right now. On t

Giant Allium are stealing the show right now. On their heels will be Eremurus (fox tails).

I’m head over heals with the cactus bloom this y

I’m head over heals with the cactus bloom this year. I think it’ll still be good for another week. @coldhardycactus provided most of these cactus 5 years ago. Sorry but not really, that I’ve posted so many pics of this bloom.

Bloom alert. Penstomens are coming. Grandiflorus a

Bloom alert. Penstomens are coming. Grandiflorus and Palmeri are days from being spectacular.

Some well timed rains resulted in a very green and

Some well timed rains resulted in a very green and lush SHG. And I can’t get enough of the cactus bloom that is happening. Hope your day includes a stroll in a garden.

We planted a gorgeous Xanthocerus in the garden to

We planted a gorgeous Xanthocerus in the garden today. This is the biggest tree we have…finally a little shade.

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