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READER PHOTOS! Succulents and water gardens in California containers

comments (5) May 11th, 2011 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Photo: Courtesy of Guida Quon

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One last day of photos from Guida Quon's garden in Santa Ana, California. Today, check out Guida's impressive collection of succulents, as well as the opposite side of the container-gardening spectrum--some water gardens! She even has a couple of minature landscapes thrown into the mix. Be sure to click on all the photos on the left so you don't miss a thing.

Thanks so much for sharing your garden with us, Guida. It's very cool, and I wish I could explore it in person!

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NitaM writes: I am wondering what the plant is that has the large beige flower on the last picture. I know it is a succulent and I had a beauty a few years ago, but it died out somewhere along moving to a new house. Sure wish I could find another. The flower is absolutely striking (makes you feel like you are an outstanding gardener to get such a flower!). Posted: 3:10 pm on June 11th

gardeningmum writes: oh what fun!!!
Posted: 8:42 am on May 12th

GuidasGarden writes: Hi Mindy and Petuniababi,
I'm such a serious soul, my fun in the garden is sweet.....it's a dreamland to me, ever since I was a girl raking leaves into make-believe houses in the woods in Ohio with my cousin......here's the living room, here's the bedroom, let's see, the kitchen over here.....but the best was trying to dam up the tiny little creek.....ah engineers at play...it lasts a lifetime. I'm glad I had the opportunity for such....and still do! Posted: 10:34 am on May 11th

petuniababi writes: You are right,Mindy!! This is so whimsical and so soothing to watch,I can see a good time was had planning these containers.I am a true lover of succulents and this has made me even more so. Posted: 9:16 am on May 11th

arboretum writes: As i looked through all the vignettes yesterday and then today, it became ever clearer that a robust sense of humor was in full swing. When i got to the charming Victorian lawnchair, the chuckles came forth. That NEEDS to be on the cover of a gardening magazine or book!Brilliant!
best,
mindy
www.cottonarboretum.com/ Posted: 8:37 am on May 11th

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Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog!

Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.

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