Summer solstice evening
A pink sunset through the trees drew me outside this evening, but then I got sidetracked by the garden, including this pretty combo of ‘Color Guard’ yucca, Mexican oregano (Poliomintha longiflora), and ‘Vertigo’ pennisetum, which has been a successful trial plant from Proven Winners for me, returning more faithfully each spring than regular purple fountain grass ever did.
Nearby, like outstretched hands, our native Texas dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) waves hello.
As the garden goes to sleep on the summer solstice, our shortest night of the year, I give thanks for summer’s official arrival…and shorter days to follow. Take that, Death Star!
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Happy Solstice to you too Pam. Your garden and house looks lovely in the twilight.
Thank you, Lisa. I enjoy evenings at this time of year as the Death Star switches to high beam. —Pam
Your home looks lovely Pam!
Thanks so much! —Pam
Great color combination and your house gives off a warm modern vibe.
We’ve been trying to update our 70s ranch with more modern touches, so that’s good to hear! —Pam
I enjoy your newsletter so much – thanks for all the inspiration! Your home looks so beautiful; the tall planter with the spikey (succulent?) is gorgeous!
Thank you! The uplight really adds drama to that spineless sotol in the pipe. —Pam
The eye-catching combo in the first pic is a good color choice for Texas summers, as it has a calming effect.
I also wanted to comment on your recent book review, seems the subject of foliage driven plantings for hot climates would be right up your alley! Intriguing topic for your third publication perhaps? I would buy a copy!
Food for thought, Heidi. Thanks for the intriguing suggestion. 🙂 —Pam