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🌵 Horticulturist + Desert Dweller
🌸 Lover of flowers + BLUE pots
🌿 Helping people create beautiful landscapes
🌞 Phoenix, Arizona
🌿 Plant Spotlight: Elephant’s Food (Portulaca 🌿 Plant Spotlight: Elephant’s Food (Portulacaria afra) 🌿 Meet Elephant’s Food, also known as Elephant Bush—a resilient succulent native to South Africa that's making waves in sustainable gardening. With its small, round, glossy leaves and reddish stems, this plant adds a touch of lush greenery to any space. Very rarely does it produce pink flowers, however this beauty was putting on quite a floral show yesterday, in Casa Grande, AZ! Why It's a Must-Have: It can handle full sun, partial sun and shade. Thrives in arid conditions, making it perfect for xeriscaping. Efficiently absorbs carbon dioxide, improving air quality. Requires minimal watering and maintenance. Care Tips: Allow soil to dry out between waterings; overwatering can lead to leaf drop. Use well-draining succulent or cactus mix Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a succulent newbie, Elephant’s Food is a charming and eco-friendly addition to your plant collection. Have you ever seen this succulent in bloom?
I arrived in Tucson a day early for the Desert Hor I arrived in Tucson a day early for the Desert Horticulture Conference and had a fantastic time exploring several local plant nurseries. Each one had its own charm and character! My sister and I couldn’t resist picking up a few special treasures to take home.🪴🐢👒 Do you have a favorite nursery in the Tucson area? @greenthingsnursery @harlow_gardens_ @tucsoncactusandkoi @plantsforthesouthwest
Let me think about this…😄 Let me think about this…😄
This event features a full day of expert-led sessi This event features a full day of expert-led sessions. Your registration includes access to all presentations, sponsor exhibits, lunch and refreshments. I’ll be teaching a session about Shrub Container Gardening. This is a one day only event Friday, May 9th 6:45am - 3:45pm. I would love to see you there! Bring a friend! For more information, check out this link: https://extension.Arizona.edu/events/2025-desert-horticulture-conference https://extension.arizona.edu/events/2025-desert-horticulture-conference
Can you relate?😅 Can you relate?😅
🌵 Want to create a thriving, low-maintenance ga 🌵 Want to create a thriving, low-maintenance garden in the desert? My Through the Garden Gate online membership is here to guide you—step-by-step—through everything you need to know to grow a beautiful landscape in a hot, dry climate! ☀️ - Learn how to choose the right plants - Water efficiently - Avoid common mistakes - And save time, money, and water! Join hundreds of other desert gardeners who are transforming their outdoor spaces. 🌸💧 Take a look at the link in my bio for more information and to sign up. Are you ready to garden smarter in the desert?🌵
What have you used to protect your hands while han What have you used to protect your hands while handling a cactus?🌵
These vibrant plants not only thrive in the desert These vibrant plants not only thrive in the desert, but also bring beauty and pollinators to your yard. 🌺 1. Baja Ruellia (Ruellia peninsularis) 2. Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') 3. Crimson/Lemon/Red/Scarlet Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) 4. Little John Dwarf Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Little John') 5. Desert Willow Trees (Chilopsis linearis) 6. Egyptian Star Cluster/Flower 7. Emu Bush varieties (Eremophila) 8. Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) 9. Firebush / Hummingbird Bush / Texas Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens Sierra Red™) 10. Lantana varieties 11. Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera 'Mexican Honeysuckle') 12. Orange Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis) 13. Red Yucca varieties (Hesperaloe parviflora) 14. Sage varieties (Salvia) 15. Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) 16. Tangerine Beauty Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty') 17. Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) 18. Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans) Do you have a favorite?
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