{"id":30186,"date":"2018-06-06T19:44:59","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T03:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/?p=30186"},"modified":"2018-06-13T16:02:23","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T00:02:23","slug":"now-blooming-in-our-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/06\/now-blooming-in-our-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Blooming in Our Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"African<\/a>\"Lampranthus<\/a>\"Salvia<\/a><\/p>\n

When Dave and I moved to Pacifica a few years ago, our new home had a very sad front lawn, dead but for the weeds. Over time, we’ve put in a garden full of succulent plants and drought-tolerant natives. This spring, it’s full of life, with lots of colorful blooms, and a steady parade of visiting birds, bumblebees, and admiring neighbors.<\/p>\n

\"California<\/a>\"Coreopsis<\/a>\"Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

Since we’re close to the ocean, strong winds and some salt spray limit our plant choices. However, there’s still plenty to grow by the coast. Three native California species are in the previous row of photos. California Poppies, Giant Coreopsis, and tasty Beach Strawberries all do very well here.<\/p>\n

\"Sea<\/a>\"Alstroemeria,<\/a>\"Mimulus<\/a><\/p>\n

All of these are low water plants (except for the orchids from the back garden in the final two photos. I had to throw a couple orchids into the post.) The African Daisies are in bloom most of the time. Sage, Sea Lavender, and Iris flower in the spring, along with many of the succulents. Besides the wind, gophers are our biggest problem. Despite the obstacles, we’ve built a colorful, drought-tolerant seaside garden.<\/p>\n

\"Purple<\/a>\"Dendrobium<\/a>\"Cymbidium<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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