Pots

Hello! I was at a BBQ this weekend at my friend Denise's house and we were talking about where to find large pots for planting, fountains, etc. My boyfriend happened across a large pot for a TV scene and the company name was Jackalope. Here is the link http://www.jackalope.com/pottery.html

Rant 1!

I'm not a rich person but let me tell you, if I had millions of dollars I would not be a tight-fisted wanker. I would share the wealth. I would buy my friends beverages, have a party with food and beverages and I might even hold your hair back after all the bevies and parties! I just don't get why some people are so tight-fisted. I understand that in no way, shape of form do I think that I am entitled to other people's money but my Lord, I think you can pick up a meal for $8 and give me a freaking break! Especially if you are making 40 times more than I am. The economy has not been so kind to some, so when I can, I like to think that I give just a little to help. Everyone's got to eat, you know, especially your friends! Ok, I am calm again!

TREES!

When we moved into the new place we were given 2 trees. One was a Magnolia, the other, a Kumquat. Both were looking a little sick until one day 2 weeks ago when they both bloomed...it's Summer! The Magnolia had these huge blooms, that came and went but brought with them lovely new green leaves. In the picture you can see the crappy brown leaves and the new green ones and the gorgeous flower! I was sure it was going to die but YAY, seems to be OK! I will post the Kumquat when the fruit turns orange!

ORCHIDS!!

I'm very excited to announce that I'm having a baby...and Orchid baby! I have nurtured this plant for YEARS! I have replanted with the orchid "bark" and added orchid food. I have watched the sun for it's best possible angle and adjusted the orchid to match. Are you understanding what I'm talking about? Do you...really?! Anywhooo, it's a Cymbidium Orchid and I'm pretty sure it's a beautiful white-pink color however it's been so long that I could be surprised. Orchids that I have seen love the sea air and diffused light. I bought this one...many years ago at the orchid farm that we frequent in Santa Barbara. And soon I will be able to remember the name of it but I've had some wine and have no idea where the receipt is! We don't get a lot of sea air here in Hollywood, so I've done my best. I'll keep you posted on this one!

Life in Hollywood

So...I came home the other night to find that someone had chopped down a tree in our backyard. Now this was a large Ficus tree that was on OUR property. I was SSSOOO mad, that I thought of calling the police and having them file a trespassing report. I was hoping that it had been a native California species because then it would have been REALLY bad. So after a glass of wine and a talk from my boyfriend, I decided to write a very nice (after revisions) email to my apartment manager and owner of the building. As it turns out, 20 emails and phone calls later, we found the culprit. It was the apartment manager behind us who hired IDIOTS to trim the tree. Clearly "trim" has several definitions. I am not pleased but at least...I got nothing...I'm still pissed and really upset about it. I hope they at least cut the rest of it down! STUPID PEOPLE!!!

Planting!

Hello! Today I will be replanting the back patio with the help of my cat Lily Belle...about time too! I've got three different types of Agapanthes, very exciting! As far as I know, there are 10 differnt varities of Agapanthes in the world, also know as the African Blue Lily. My Dad mamaged to snag the last flat of Impatients. I've got to move my Ash tree to a different part of the patio. We have a fan in the attic that blasts the hot air out to the patio and it's absolutely killing the tree and other flowers.

Does anyone know what this flower is called? I've been told several times that it's a Red Dragon but I don't think so. It also comes in a lovely lavender. Any thoughts would be very helpful!