{Monday Meanderings: Musings & Observations From Beyond the Bead Studio}
Playing Nursemaid
I’m getting this posted really late on Monday, because my good friend, Rose, had knee surgery today. I drove her in to the clinic this morning and then took her home after surgery. I’ve got homemade soup simmering on her stove now and we’re icing her knee every half hour. The biggest challenge is keeping her immobile. I swear, she wants to go to work tomorrow, even though the doctor strictly said, “No!”.
Balboa Park, San Diego – Desert Garden
My husband and I took a train trip to San Diego a couple of weeks ago. While we were there we visited the Desert Gardens at Balboa Park. We saw the most amazing cacti and succulents from all around the world. Did you know that a cactus is a form of succulent? I didn’t.
I went crazy taking pictures of all the strange and intriguing plants and I’ve been anxious to share them with you.
I love how this picture turned out!
The Desert Garden has more than 150 species of cacti and other desert plants from North and South America and about 1,300 cacti, aloes, and other succulent and drought-resistant plants from around the world.
Each season has something to offer, but the most amazing flowers bloom January through March. There were fantastic blossoms everywhere. It was breathtaking, really!
Agave blooms.
I was struck by how each plant has found its own niche and its own unique way to adapt to the environment. And in spite of harsh conditions, they bloom with regal abandon. So be it for us, as well.
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