Recent rains and temps reaching into the 80's have jump started spring here at the house in the hills. Flowering trees and bushes are exploding with blossoms. Time to prune the vines and revisit some of my photos from last year to determine what to add to the garden this time around. 
One of the standouts from last season was the "Exotic Love Vine" that I planted from seed.
Mina Lobata "Exotic Love Vine" Renee's Garden
"A rare and vigorous vine with distinctive fleur-de-is shaped leaves and graceful sprays of entrancing blossoms bi-colored in warm coral to creamy yellow." I've had great success with seeds from Renee's Garden, and with names like "Exotic Love and Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate" - who could resist?
Tree Ferns - give a softness to the garden - but are not soft to the touch!
Mexican Heather provides color all season long as does bougainvillea...................
Always trying to attract the beneficial bees.............................................................
Photography By: Ryannan Bryer de Hickman
Tree Ferns - give a softness to the garden - but are not soft to the touch!
Mexican Heather provides color all season long as does bougainvillea...................
Always trying to attract the beneficial bees.............................................................
Photography By: Ryannan Bryer de Hickman
Sotto Il Monte Vineyards
