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Birthing a new sculpture with @dyingbreeds. Each b

Birthing a new sculpture with @dyingbreeds. Each blade weighs about 125 lbs. Installed in 30-40 mph winds.

New color of Ipomopsis rubra coming on strong this

New color of Ipomopsis rubra coming on strong this year. Wonder if it crossed with something.

We are in a severe drought this year. I’ve had to

We are in a severe drought this year. I’ve had to water the entire garden twice up to today, July 1. In order to do that, sometimes the garden doesn’t open on time.
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Even though many plants are struggling without wat

Even though many plants are struggling without water this year, plants in SHG keep rolling along impressing me with their toughness and beauty.

Garden’s open. Lots of Catanache, Queen Anne’s Lac

Garden’s open. Lots of Catanache, Queen Anne’s Lace and Ipomopsis blooming.

Garden tours today in East Wash Park. Plus a great

Garden tours today in East Wash Park. Plus a great plant sale. Loved seeing everyone. If you missed the sale, there will be another one next Saturday at 10 AM.
#fansofwashingtonpark

Video says it all. P. palmeri are on fire and the

Video says it all. P. palmeri are on fire and the scent must be experienced.

The garden is in its “blue period” and very Picass

The garden is in its “blue period” and very Picasso looking, transitioning to its purple period. Come spend a cool morning in a cool garden.

Cactus, standing cypress, allium and penstomens bl

Cactus, standing cypress, allium and penstomens blooming right now. The garden is all sparkly after the glorious rain.

SHG WILL BE OPEN FOR the Garden Conservancy Open D

SHG WILL BE OPEN FOR the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program on June 13 10AM-1 PM (@thegardenconservancy)

Tickets are available at gardenconservancy.org. Hope to see you in the garden.

More special plants for sale that you probably can

More special plants for sale that you probably can’t find at the nursery!!! Gaillardia aristata (blanketflower), Agastache rupestris (sunset hyssop) and Catanache caerulea (cupids dart). Contact Lorraine at Lorraine.ayre@gmail.com.

PLANT SALE ALERT. A SHG volunteer and master propa

PLANT SALE ALERT. A SHG volunteer and master propagator has some cool plants to sell. The seeds came from SHG plants so are perfect for our climate and have been grown with love. Right now she has Ratibidia columnifera ( Mex hat), Monarda punctata (Rocky Mtn spotted bee balm) and Penstomen palmeri available. Contact Lorraine at Lorraine.ayre@gmail.com. There’s limited supply and these will go fast. I’ll post more species as they become available. Keep checking in.

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Question: what’s blooming in the crevice garden?

Question: what’s blooming in the crevice garden? Cactus, Delosperma, Ruschia, and wolf berry shrub.

Opening early this year. Stop by soon. Cactus shou

Opening early this year. Stop by soon. Cactus should bloom in late April.

Spring is in full bloom: Fritillaria Oklahoma redb

Spring is in full bloom:
Fritillaria
Oklahoma redbud
Prairie smoke(Geum triflorum)
Flowers from grandson of previous owner-always arrive on her b’day
Fritillaria persica and Pawnee Buttes sand cherry

Cactus are blooming a bit earlier this year. Inste

Cactus are blooming a bit earlier this year. Instead of May, it’ll be mid to late April. Across the garden, I’m seeing early blooms that flame out quickly.

King of the compost pile @timetamelt !! Thanks to

King of the compost pile @timetamelt !! Thanks to lots of great people, SHG got cut back and cleaned today. Happy 1st Day of Spring. Opening in April - date TBD.

It’s been a no winter winter here. The bulbs are c

It’s been a no winter winter here. The bulbs are coming fast. The trees are leafing out and look ready to bloom. Oh well.

Thank you dear Agave.

Thank you dear Agave.

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