Far Out Flora

Gardening in the Outerlands of San Francisco

October 4, 2010
by Megan
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Festival Trees

Hardly Strictly just ended.  Man, it’s been an awesome festival season in Golden Gate Park.  I’m always impressed how well the park holds up against the heavy traffic of festival goers.  If I had to pick the plant that gives … Continue reading

August 31, 2010
by Megan
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Hot, Loud, and Proud Flora

End of the month means it’s time for Hot, Loud, and the Proud.  Fellow blogger, Noel from A Plant Fanatic in Hawaii, has quite a show this August.  Comment your vote below…for the hottest, loudest, and proudest. Our Blue Passion … Continue reading

August 8, 2010
by Megan
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Mahonia Mania

Mahonia lomariifolia is an evergreen shrub that we first saw in our Fall Plant ID class at City College.  Recently, I came across a small patch over on Middle Drive in SF. These guys, also known as Chinese Holly Grape, … Continue reading

July 28, 2010
by Megan
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Giant Gunnera

Giant Gunnera, aka Giant Rhubarb, is one of those prehistoric dinosaur plants.  I really want one…but it’s way too big for our home garden in San Francisco. They have funky flowers too.  Above is a detail of their blooms. The … Continue reading