Hillside Gardeners of Montclair

These beautiful, huge rosehips signal the end of autumn.

‘Tis the season!

I went to see an overwintering site for monarchs in Santa Cruz on Thursday. There were so few. The official current report is that in 2017 there were about 30,0...00, in 2019 less than 6,000, and this year about 600. We can help them by not using pesticides, planting native milkweed, and planting lots of flowers that provide nectar for butterflies. See more

Southern Magnolia pod.

An early Surprise Lily - popping up now from foliage that disappeared months ago. Naked ladies, pink ladies, spider lilies, Resurrection lilies, what did you call them growing up and where did you live then? https://www.sfgate.com//Naked-ladies-can-pop-up-like-magic

Sunflower season is upon us! These beautiful flowers turn their pretty faces toward the sun all day long, moving as they need to! Nature, you couldn’t make this stuff up!

Angelica in the Gardens at Lake Merritt!

The gardens are open and they are GLORIOUS! Nature has done MORE than fine in our absence. The butterflies and hummingbirds are loving the bounty. Don’t forge...t your mask and distancing habits, and enjoy! The park is still closed to cars and parking, so please walk, run and bike in and be amazed at the peaceful roads, especially all little kids learning to bike and skateboard! These all inspire some gratitude for all we have been through together. See more

Royal colors in January!

The new gates and entry plaza are in place at the gardens!

Dark Dahlia beauty.

Soft fading beauty of rose gardens now...

Who thinks artichokes are just for eating! Blooming everywhere now, tall and regal.