June Gloom as its called in coastal Southern California is in full effect, with daytime temps below 70 and persistent marine-influenced cloud cover. The garden has slowed down a bit because of the weather, but there's a few things of note. The first tomatoes are ripening, including Sungold, a prolific cherry-sized that is perfect for salads. The popular new Australian native ptilotus, or "Wallaby Tail" sure looks nice intermingling with the yellow blooms of Santolina. The "formal" rose garden is in between major bloom cycles, but still looks pretty nice. My "tomato and basil"garden is just behind the rose garden, enclosed by a boxwood hedge. Finally, the Rose "Guy De Maupassant" is in great form right now.
June Gloom as its called in coastal Southern California is in full effect, with daytime temps below 70 and persistent marine-influenced cloud cover. The garden has slowed down a bit because of the weather, but there's a few things of note. The first tomatoes are ripening, including Sungold, a prolific cherry-sized that is perfect for salads. The popular new Australian native ptilotus, or "Wallaby Tail" sure looks nice intermingling with the yellow blooms of Santolina. The "formal" rose garden is in between major bloom cycles, but still looks pretty nice. My "tomato and basil"garden is just behind the rose garden, enclosed by a boxwood hedge. Finally, the Rose "Guy De Maupassant" is in great form right now.
I love June Gloom but my Lake Forest garden doesn't. Wait 'til they feel the heat in July!!!! This gives me time to get the garden ready for a new burst of colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your very cool blog.