May 31, 2010
by Megan
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There’s a cool little stretch in Golden Gate Park called Tree Fern Dell, across the street from the Conservatory of Flowers. It’s filled with Australian tree ferns (Dicksonia antarctica) and Giant gunnera (Gunnera manicata) and a nice mix of plants … Continue reading
May 30, 2010
by Megan
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Peonies are everywhere in Wisconsin. Not so much here in the Bay Area. I took these pics at Olbrich Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Growing up, it grossed me out that ants were always crawling on them. They’re attracted to the … Continue reading
May 29, 2010
by Megan
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Last week of Propagation Class had us on a field trip down to Four Winds Growers in Fremont CA. They are best know for their citrus, and always playing around with other fruiting trees and shrubs. The rainfall stopped briefly, … Continue reading
May 28, 2010
by Megan
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While back in Madison, WI walking back and forth to Olbrich Gardens, I took some pics of yards in action. I could work with this larger than life chicken in the back garden. Real chickens would be better of course. … Continue reading
May 27, 2010
by Megan
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Hurray for Chomp 2! Return of the Carnivorous Plants exhibition at the Conservatory of Flowers! Matti and I just checked it out. Peter D’Amato, author of The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants, provided tons of specimens for the exhibition. Peter … Continue reading