Queen Victoria agave

A. victoriae-reginae is found theQueen Victoria agave (Agave victoria-reginae) is highly prized by gardeners throughout the U.S. Southwest and beyond for its beauty as well as its small size. Named after Queen Victoria, this long-lived agave is known for its ability to thrive in seemingly inhospitable conditions, including the hot, reflected sun of the desert landscape. You don’t expect to see royalty […]

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Turtle Pond

I discovered this small pond at the UC Riverside Botanic Gardens. We were visiting on a warm day and only had an hour to look around, but it’s a great spot to enjoy a bit of nature and see plants and trees from around the world. I recommend it if you’re in the area, and I hope to get back […]

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