Early May, summer as it should be

Hesperaloe ‘Desert Dusk’ flower spike

I’m always grateful when early May rolls around, even though it means summer’s sauna-like heat is right around the corner. Why? Because the 20 mature live oaks in my garden are finally done dropping daily heaps of leaves and pollen catkins. And because I’ve managed to clean it all up and can see my plants again.

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