pebble

These you really do just plant an forget


hens and chicks



A great selection for the dry, sunny rock garden! This succulent requires little care and is Admired for its thick, waxy foliage, this plant produces many "chicks" that can be easily transplanted. Placed in a small amount of dirt between the stones of a rock wall, Hens and Chicks will look right at home.

prickly pear cactus

(this is in front of the Oasis)
The prickly pear is one of 200 species of cacti, that sometimes take on the character of an invasive weed, sometimes covering hillsides.
They winter nicely to well below 50 degrees F. and bloom on schedule every spring. This will be followed by a spherical fruit. Smooth white seeds will mature in the pods.
Why cultivate them? The blooms are spectacular and they are carefree plants in the ground or in a container. They will enjoy full sun and require little water.
Surprisingly they are moderate growers and multiply fairly quickly. Propagation can be done by cuttings


aloes


(also in front of the oasis)
There are over 250 species of Aloes in the world, mostly native to Africa. They range in size from little one inch miniatures to massive plant colonies consisting of hundreds of 2 foot diameter plants. Although most Aloes have some medicinal or commercial value, the most commonly known is the Aloe barbadensis... better known as Aloe vera.
All Aloes are semitropical succulent plants, and may only be grown outdoors in areas where there is no chance of freezing. Older specimens bloom, producing a tall stock covered with bright colored coral flowers. Aloe flower nectar is a favorite of hummingbirds!
(UNFORTUNATELY WE DON’T HAVE HUMMINGBIRDS HERE…..I MISS MY LITTLE HUMMERS….)

In both above pictures are those big round cacti, for the life of me, I cant remembr their names....Its going to drive me batty trying to think about it, and I cant think of anyone to callw who would know....
They are very expensive, and there have been a rash of thefts of the ones in front of the Oasis.....(NO....not by me.... not that I am above pinching cuttings here and there, but my husband would kill me if I did from there...)