The baby vs the internet
In the constant battle for attention, my baby always prevails over this blog. I still manage to take pictures of … Continue reading The baby vs the internet
Author: justinvance
I love a challenge. Whether it is germinating seeds from exciting new plants (at least exciting and new for me), keeping and raising fish, poison dart frogs, and ornamental shrimp, or navigating new areas of the world without maps or guides, I am interested in it. I have lived in the Pacific Northwest most of my life, and I'm still fond of moss and gray skies.
Neat Neo
Every once in a while, something unexpected happens. Today, I had a bromeliad bloom I’ve had bromeliads bloom before. This … Continue reading Neat Neo
That’s some tall grass!
One of the benefits of living in a coastal environment is the mild year-round climate. If you keep your eyes … Continue reading That’s some tall grass!
A desert up north
As if we couldn’t get any hotter than what we’ve had lately, we took a little trip out to the … Continue reading A desert up north
Why fight the garden?
Sometimes, in the garden, you find that some plants just don’t do well in certain spots. Other times, a plant … Continue reading Why fight the garden?
Hot weather in the cool garden
Now that the blooms have appeared, I am more convinced that I have a ‘Blue Elf’ aloe. The pictures I … Continue reading Hot weather in the cool garden
It’s the 2nd day of summer!
Summer in the garden of big leaves means one thing… big leaves! That, and lots of flowers. Two things, I … Continue reading It’s the 2nd day of summer!
Banana fuel
I have decided to try and add a little kick to my banana growing routine. A fertilizer that I just … Continue reading Banana fuel
This is why I garden!
I want to share a photo with you. I can’t help but be happy when I see something of this … Continue reading This is why I garden!
Little flowers on a big plant
While I can’t say that I live anywhere exotic or tropical and lush, I would say that where I live … Continue reading Little flowers on a big plant
Seeing red in mid-May!
As I walked to my front door today, I couldn’t help but notice a strong scent wafting across my path. … Continue reading Seeing red in mid-May!
Passiflora ‘Clear Skies’
It’s early in the year, but that’s been the theme lately. Passiflora ‘Clear Skies’ has decided that it wants to … Continue reading Passiflora ‘Clear Skies’
Big Leaves 