Unique flowers link diverse genus
Euphorbia is a huge and varied genus. It ranges from the common garden milkweed to a variety of universally grown perennials, to cacti-like succulents and the traditional Christmas poinsettia.
Robyn Freeth
Touch of Mediterranean
Touch of Mediterranean
Achieving a Mediterranean look outdoors in Dunedin is surprisingly easy.
Celery pine evergreen with pleasing aroma
Celery pine evergreen with pleasing aroma
I have a strong aversion to celery, but certainly not to the celery pine.
Well adapted to harsh conditions
Well adapted to harsh conditions
The flora of the Mediterranean region has evolved to cope with the harsh environment, as well as enduring thousands of years of human influence.
Plant Life: Grouping plants creates impact
Plant Life: Grouping plants creates impact
Plants are a bit like humans, appearing to enjoy having others close by; I therefore lean towards planting in drifts.
At home on Rock of Gibraltar
At home on Rock of Gibraltar
The rocky limestone outcrops of Gibraltar resemble an enormous wild rock garden and are home to several unique species of plants.
Graceful giant cedar source of essential oil
Graceful giant cedar source of essential oil
Like a typical human, I notice the deodar cedar when I have to clean up after it.
Plant life: Evergreen, ever-changing
Plant life: Evergreen, ever-changing
The common bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, is a prostrate shrub which is the same, but different, throughout the year.