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Agave, aloe, Cactus, Cordyline, Rock Garden, Succulent

The dry rock wall; 2017

We are rapidly approaching the last few weeks where the xeriscape in my front yard will look good. We have … Continue reading The dry rock wall; 2017

A pillar of bromeliads (or at least that’s the idea)
Epiphytes, Greenhouse

A pillar of bromeliads (or at least that’s the idea)

I’ve had this crazy idea recently… I need a bromeliad pillar in my greenhouse! It’s warm and humid in there, … Continue reading A pillar of bromeliads (or at least that’s the idea)

Epiphytes!
Epiphytes, Greenhouse

Epiphytes!

I’ve never had much luck with Tillandsia species, when I kept them in the house. They would do well enough … Continue reading Epiphytes!

Potted plants that love the heat
Agave, aloe, Cactus, Potted Plants, Succulent

Potted plants that love the heat

In this unusual heatwave we’ve had, most of my big leafed plants have sulked in the shade, but none have … Continue reading Potted plants that love the heat

Out in the Old (Pacific North-)West
Cactus, Uncategorized

Out in the Old (Pacific North-)West

  Sometimes you see things that surprise you in other people’s gardens. Driving around today I spotted some very nice … Continue reading Out in the Old (Pacific North-)West

Leaves to look at
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Leaves to look at

This time of year is my favorite time of year. Plants look good, if they’ve been watered, and the weather … Continue reading Leaves to look at

Canna musifolia from seeds
Big Leaves, Seedlings

Canna musifolia from seeds

Back in 2015, when I had quite a forest of Canna musifolia, I collected seeds from the many flowers that … Continue reading Canna musifolia from seeds

The homeless garden is now the potted garden
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The homeless garden is now the potted garden

My potted plants have finally found a place that they can call home. While being homeless proved to be fatal … Continue reading The homeless garden is now the potted garden

Summer Brugmansia
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Summer Brugmansia

It is now officially summer, and the brugmansias have been placed in their summer homes. ‘Charles Grimaldi’ and ‘Naughty Nick’ … Continue reading Summer Brugmansia

It’s almost summer, and the cactus are blooming
Cactus, Cactus Bloom, Cordyline, Greenhouse

It’s almost summer, and the cactus are blooming

I’ve had cactus as houseplants for less than 5 years, so I don’t claim to be an expert on the … Continue reading It’s almost summer, and the cactus are blooming

Echinopsis grandiflora fruit!
Cactus, Cactus Bloom, Potted Plants, Rock Garden

Echinopsis grandiflora fruit!

It turns out I have bees visiting my cactus. I never expected to get fruit from my cacti, but I … Continue reading Echinopsis grandiflora fruit!

Things are growing in the greenhouse
aloe, Banana, Big Leaves, Cactus, elephant ear, Greenhouse

Things are growing in the greenhouse

With only 2 weeks of spring left, the garden is finally beginning to look good. Everything has leafed out, flowers … Continue reading Things are growing in the greenhouse

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