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DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 11:40 AM

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They are figs that humans eat so no lorikeets will be visiting me either.

btw I enjoyed the video of it munching away thanks!

DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 06:35 PM

The next beauty up needs no introduction.

I have some pinks, reds, purples and whites but hands down my absolute favorite of its kind in the garden is the yellows.

I think you know which zodiac she is .. . luscious, audacious and goddamn irresistible.

It can only be the one and only Leo ☀️

The scent literally makes me stop and smell the roses




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DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 07:26 PM

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DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 07:44 PM

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The petals of this one compared to the other colors seem thicker They are velvety and have a honey and anise fragrance that’s both sweet and rich.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Child_rose


DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 08:40 PM

Speaking of rich...

The next flower is not only rich but it’s also raw, soothing and sexy as hell

DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 08:49 PM

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DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 09:01 PM

I’d venture to say she’s a Taurus

DGCommittee Feb 24th, 2021 11:30 PM

The next one in line is a Cancer plant.

As the ultimate nurturer of the zodiac Cancers come in peace. Their mood swings might drive you a little mad but it is worth it.

They will love you, take care of you and remember all your favorite foods.

Behave accordingly.

If you ruthlessly take advantage or wrong them, they probably won’t waste energy clawing you in the face like a Leo, or run you to the ground like an Aries ... but they build such solid, fulfilling and lasting relationships they probably have protective friends who will.

Do not mess with a Cancer.
I repeat do NOT mess with a Cancer.

Their dark and passive aggressive humor will send you back to your own shell crying for mama.

I have four pots of these in my yard and I’ll probably get more.





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olive tree

DGCommittee Feb 25th, 2021 12:33 AM

I’m on fire with these plant and zodiac pairings, aren’t I?

Moving on to Aries!

At their best Aries is dynamic and pioneering.

They’ve got things to do and goals to achieve.

Please try to understand this.

In their core they’re really not trying to upset you or rub you the wrong way. They’re just doing what’s in their heart.

And if possible try to be supportive of their dreams and passions because it really does mean a lot to them.

However, if you’re the type who still doesn’t get it, or worse... you go out of your way to derail them... then oh lordy you will most likely get hurt.



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Cacti

DGCommittee Feb 26th, 2021 04:40 AM

Oh no the last pic came out blurry. I just cropped it instead of properly zooming in and taking another pic. Not a good move.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opuntia

https://food52.com/recipes/28877-gri...addles-nopales

https://www.nmbotanical.com/blogs/sk...-pear-seed-oil

DGCommittee Feb 26th, 2021 08:10 AM

Nice thing about this “report” is I can just go outside and re do the shot.
Hopefully these are clearer.



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Prickly pear

DGCommittee Feb 26th, 2021 01:31 PM

The next plants remind me of my childhood in the Philippines. They were everywhere!




DGCommittee Feb 26th, 2021 01:35 PM

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DGCommittee Feb 26th, 2021 01:50 PM

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DGCommittee Feb 27th, 2021 08:47 AM

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DGCommittee Feb 28th, 2021 10:11 AM

Vibrant and vivacious, these bougainvilleas play in the sun!

They're malleable and resilient to the gusty winds coming through the Santa Monica Mountains.

Sometimes they topple on the ground but they're never damaged, branches fully intact. Always blooming, over delivering.

DGCommittee Feb 28th, 2021 10:15 AM

And the pièce de résistance...




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DGCommittee Feb 28th, 2021 10:45 AM

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DGCommittee Feb 28th, 2021 10:48 AM

If I had to save only one bougainvillea she would be it.

One more with some mountain backdrop ...

DGCommittee Feb 28th, 2021 10:53 AM

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