Rainy Days

Rain feels so precious in L.A. Not only is it great for all the plants but it scrubs all the smog out of the air. It makes everything look so clean.

More Blooming

The agaves aren't the only things blooming. Sam identified this plant taking over my front fence as Solandra maxima, also known as Cup of Gold vine.


The first year I lived here this plant grew about 20 feet and now reaches across the whole front of the yard. It has since filled out and is trying to take over the neighbor's yard. I'm going to have to get the pruning sheers out.


Not only does it grow fast but it does it with almost no attention from me. It stays fresh and green all Summer without any supplemental watering. I think I love it for this more than the flowers, which sort of look like burst balloons to me.


It's a little scary how successful it is. I took some cuttings and stuck them in dirt and they have already sent out new greedy little branches. I have bunch if anyone wants some.

Agave Update

The Agave attenuatas are still going great guns.


The buds have started opening and you can see why they are called foxtail agaves.


They must be about 10 feet long.



These shots are a couple weeks later and you can see the progression as the buds open up in sequence from the bottom to the top.