I used to lurk on another xeric forum (are we allowed to talk about it...?) but looks like people ended up here!
Anyway, I have three xeric gardens - one private and two public ones in San Francisco where I cram in as many agaves, aloes and so on as possible, inflicting their spiny madness on the masses.
So... hi!
oh hi... from California
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Welcome! I remember your name from back in the day, good to see you here.
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Welcome! And yes, we're allowed to talk about it.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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Hi! The more the merrier! Welcome.
What are the public gardens? Every once in a while I'm in SF. Always love to see xeric gardens. Start a thread and post pictures if you are interested and have the time.
What are the public gardens? Every once in a while I'm in SF. Always love to see xeric gardens. Start a thread and post pictures if you are interested and have the time.
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Spination they are in Potrero Hill - you can read about them here: http://www.psgsf.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - some pics are below.
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Certain xeric plants grow better in SF than anywhere else... Aloe striatula being one
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The Agave gypsophylla is what I forgot what they are supposed to look like! I have an old late 80's book on the Gardens of San Francsico. I remember Portrero Hill had some great tropical look yards. Frost free will do that even in cool SF.
Hayward Ca. 75-80f summers,60f winters.
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Welcome, yes many have found refuge here. Sanctuary!
I heard the Aloes grow pretty well in Africa too.
What is the purple flowered vine arching over the entrance?
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I heard the Aloes grow pretty well in Africa too.
What is the purple flowered vine arching over the entrance?
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