Yes, that shot was just the tip of the iceberg here. I've neglected my garden since I lost my husband this January, so it is mainly those who thrive on neglect, and many do. My main problem for years now is that I must water with city water and only twice a week; Thur & Sun before 10am. Our area has been in a long lasting drought, and I have lost a lot of my dear plants because of it (and the occasional winter frost!). My cherished Plumeria was one of the casualties. My orange tree survives, but I lost my Avocado.
In '08 I suddenly lost my 49 year old son to a heart attack. In order to cope with my grief I volunteered at a local botanical garden(
http://www.dunlawtonsugarmillgardens.org/). I did learn a lot about what grows locally when I was there doing potting and propagating. I actually redesigned their website, too. Here are a few pix from around my garden.
This is a Walking Iris
This was a volunteer, dropped by birds no doubt. I first grew it in a pot on my sun porch and after finding out what it was put it outside. It is a Philippine Violet and said to grow to 8 feet. Mine beside my door gets to about 5.
The one you see in front of it is also a volunteer, Cuban Buttercup. This is a most delightful plant in about a 2'-3' bush.
Bleeding Heart Clerodendrum Vine. A survivor, was here when I moved in. Stunted by frost a few times, but frew back nicely.[FONT=arial, sans-serif] [/FONT]
Cashmere Bouquet, another of the Clerodendrum family.
Well, I just got a notice that I've attached my limit of files for this post, so I will continue in another.
Double purple datura, grows to a 5' bush at times, reseeds freely. 
Easter lilies bloom in June usually.
Mexican Bluebells. They love it here, bloom all the time and reseed. I also have pink ones, which are ruffled and a bit shorter. 
And, of course, the roses. My Jacob's Coat climbs a trellis out front. Our Lady of Guadalupe is very pretty. But my two Knockouts aren't doing too good.
