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)
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
