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Using only 1 word, what are you doing this weekend

Using only 1 word, what are you doing this weekend?

I would like to introduce you to Mexican Honeysuck

I would like to introduce you to Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera). Isn’t it beautiful?🌿⠀
Besides being beautiful, they have quite a few wonderful characteristics that will make you want to include some in your garden.⠀
- Long bloom period⠀
- Low maintenance⠀
- Attracts hummingbirds⠀
- Hardy to zone 8⠀
- Can thrive in filtered, but not heavy shade⠀
- Drought tolerant, but does require supplemental water⠀
- They are not fragrant, but pretty, just the same⠀
So, what do you think of this lesser known honeysuckle? I hope you give it a try!😊

If you had to ask most desert gardeners what their

If you had to ask most desert gardeners what their greatest struggle in the garden is, it would be how much and how often to water their plants.🌵🌸🌿⠀
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What is surprising is that the vast majority of us overwater our plants. In fact, more plants die from over-watering than under-watering in the desert garden.💦⠀
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This is a topic we get into in my online course, Desert Gardening 101. To learn more, the class link is in the bio.💻

It can be hard to find a plant that can handle our

It can be hard to find a plant that can handle our hot, dry temperatures☀️ that also does well in shady areas.🌳

Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia), is a plant that thrives in light shade. It grows well in zones 9 - 11 and bloom off and on all year.🌸

The leaves are small and so are the flowers on this ground cover that grows approximately 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide. Mexican Heather will also flourish in a pot. One if it’s best features is that it’s low maintenance.

Can you think of other plants that do well in the heat AND the shade?🌼

Succulents, birds, and Mom...some of my favorite t

Succulents, birds, and Mom...some of my favorite things!🌵🕊🤱⠀
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What else would you add to your ’Favorites List’? Chocolate? Dads? Dogs? Vacations? Babies? I could go on and on.😂 Your turn!

I came across this little succulent box in the pow

I came across this little succulent box in the powder room of a used bookstore.📚There were a few other plants as well which were a pretty surprise!🌱

This vibrant green container garden was outside of

This vibrant green container garden was outside of the restaurant where we were eating.🌿Of course I had to stop and take a picture!😅⠀
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I absolutely love the colors of this sweet potato vine and how it trails over the pot. The Mediterranian Fam Palm gives needed height and texture to fill this space.🌴⠀
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Do you have a ’Go-To’ restaurant that you frequent often? Share it's name!🥗🍔🌮🍕🍱

Have you ever heard the saying, ”You don't want

Have you ever heard the saying, ”You don't want to be the person who owns the boat.🚤You want to be friends with the person who owns the boat?”⠀
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You can say the same about your neighbor's garden. Take a look at your walls or fences. Do you see any plants or trees above the fence line?🌳Consider this your, ’Bonus Garden’.🌻You can enjoy the beauty without the fuss.🌿⠀
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What kind of plants are in your ’Bonus Garden’?🌵⠀
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