Botanical Emergence

From crispyneurons

Botany is plant biology: the study of plants. This is my favorite field of science. Plants truly are gorgeous emergences of natural complexity.

Heather and I began gardening at Diyafa.

I have used the land surrounding our new home as a platform for learning about plants. Flourishing

[edit] Front Terrace

This terrace is situated on the front side of the house, facing the street.

[edit] Plants

• Valencia orange tree (Midknight - seedless). Produces fruit April-October.
• Morning Glories. A very aggressive plant, but gorgeous, like flowers in tangled hair.
• Trailing rosemary.
• Heather.
• Lavender.
• Pineapple sage.
• Thyme.

[edit] Patio Terrace

There is a narrow terrace in the back patio, surrounding the pool and supporting the fence.

[edit] Plants

• Palm trees (8).
• Dwarf date palms (14).
• Silver Dragon Lilyturf (Liriope spicata) (3?).

[edit] Herb Garden

We put in a raised herb garden in the back.

[edit] Plants

• Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
• French thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
• Chives

[edit] Planters

We have a number of plants in planters in the back patio.

• Star Jasmine (2).
• Trailing rosemary (~50 individuals).
• Jade.
• Ferns (unknown kind.)

(San Diego climate: Mediterranean. Amenable to herb gardening. Xeriscaping.)