cool gardens in a hot climate™
My potted plants are usually water-thrifty ones like succulents, cacti, even foxtail fern — plants I can leave to their own devices in 100-degree heat and not fuss about them for a week or more.… Read More
August 08, 2017 Shaded by a big live oak, our back patio stays relatively cool, even on hot days. That shade also makes it a good spot for a variety of potted plants, especially succulents that prefer bright shade in … Read More
March 19, 2017 Happy Sunday morning! After a week of family illness at Chez Penick, I finally got in some gardening time this weekend. Here are my refreshed containers on the back porch steps. The purple oxalis (Oxalis triangularis) in … Read More