June 2nd, 2010: Rhizomatous Begonia 'Marmaduke' (Begonia ) by giancarlo

Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 02, 2010

The Bloom of the Day for June 2nd, 2010 was Rhizomatous Begonia 'Marmaduke' (Begonia ).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2010-06-02

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Jun 02, 2010

What a fantastic looking photo of this Begonia, nice shot giancarlo!

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Jun 02, 2010

I just observed that Giancarlo is in our 'Memory Garden'
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/deceased/all/

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 02, 2010

Hi Kin! I know. That is one of the reasons I picked this shot. I knew Giancarlo slightly and so admired his great love of plants. It may have surpassed my own. LOL. He had great plant needs too! We had a few plant transactions along the DG way. I have heard his garden was fantastic. I think it is great we can say hello again to him thru his photos and remember him this way.

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Jun 05, 2010

Hi Kell
I went through some of his photos and threads, it was obvious he had a passion for gardening. It was a pleasure going through his photos and remembering him again.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 05, 2010

He was a huge collector of plants. I often wonder what happened to his garden. I beleive he got sick suddenly and then left to higher grounds quickly. I hope it all was taken care of. Must have been so sad for him to leave it all.

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Strever Hiouchi, CA(Zone 8b) Jun 05, 2010

he was also a wonderful photographer
i was amazed at some of his rare plants but the images were always amazing
i think you did good Kell

Dick

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 05, 2010

Hi Dick!

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Strever Hiouchi, CA(Zone 8b) Jun 05, 2010

hi Kell
how you been ?
has this rain been giving you any problems ?
i'm ready for spring to show up here

Dick

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 06, 2010

I am GREAT! Just got back from Mendocino! We had the best time!

I am actually loving the rain. I can water by hand less! My roses are full of black spot but oh well. I have been too lazy to spray!

Hope life is well by your river!