Olive Tree

The olive tree (Olea europaea), maybe ninety years old, 

has been growing in my garden longer than anything else.

Blooming Now in my Neighborhood

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana),

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus),

Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa),

Nerium oleander,

Acanthus mollis,

and Leonotis leonurus also known as, Lion's paws, Lion's Ears, or Lion's Tails, take your pick.

Roses in Bowls

More Roses

Pink Iceberg,

a David Austin rose,

and Medallion.

In this group, the bud in front: Perfect Moment, middle: Sterling Silver and the bud in back: Mr. Lincoln.

And still waiting for this one to open,  Frederic Mistral rose.

Earth Day

Gathered from the garden for an Earth Day lunch: arugula and cress,

nasturtium flowers,

carrots (Nantes variety),

Swiss Chard and turnip greens for braising.

Greens chopped to mix with

lemon zest and juice and preserved lemon,

all placed in a pot with olive oil to cook for 

lunch.

Roses

Roses require so much work all for a flurry of bloom in April.

Some roses blooming now in my garden are: Zephirine Drouhin,

Eden,

Perfect Moment,

and Betty Boop.

Hippeastrum

Hippeastrum, commonly known as amaryllis, grow in pots in my garden.  I once planted the bulbs directly in the soil where they quit blooming.   Once repotted they bloom reliably every April.

When the buds emerge, I bring them in the house.