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
Category: Big Leaves
What big leaves you have, Medinilla ‘Kinabalu’
Last fall I spent a bit of time on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. If you’ve ever been there, you … Continue reading What big leaves you have, Medinilla ‘Kinabalu’
Bigleaf Magnolia opens up
Just a quick share this time… Magnolia macrophylla has begun to open it’s buds for the year. It has limped … Continue reading Bigleaf Magnolia opens up
The Weather Is Better… at Larnach Castle!
While the weather here in the Pacific Northwest is still frosty, I’ve been thinking fondly of the cool, wet fall … Continue reading The Weather Is Better… at Larnach Castle!
Homeless Garden, still homeless
It’s nice to get updates on things at home, once in a while. My homeless garden is still homeless, but … Continue reading Homeless Garden, still homeless
The Weather Is Better… in Daintree
I had a little bit of a trip to the Daintree Rainforest the other day. Situated in northern Queensland, it … Continue reading The Weather Is Better… in Daintree
Dunedin Botanic Gardens
The botanic garden in Dunedin is impressive, like almost every other one in New Zealand. And of course, I focused … Continue reading Dunedin Botanic Gardens
Christchurch Botanic Gardens; the Cuningham Subtropical Greenhouse
The C. A. C. Cuningham greenhouse is one of my favorite greenhouses in New Zealand. It is big in every … Continue reading Christchurch Botanic Gardens; the Cuningham Subtropical Greenhouse
Christchurch, the city of conservatories
After being on the road for 3 weeks without internet access, it’s time to put something new up. A while … Continue reading Christchurch, the city of conservatories
Big Leaf Appreciation Day
I haven’t spent as much time doing any gardening of my own lately. In fact, I left my own garden … Continue reading Big Leaf Appreciation Day
Hamilton Gardens Greenhouse; The Jungle
New Zealand is full of amazing botanic gardens. I have seen at least one in almost every sizable city that … Continue reading Hamilton Gardens Greenhouse; The Jungle
Doryanthes palmeri, Australia’s version of flax
Back home in the Pacific Northwest, every gardener who’s been around for more than a week has heard about Phormium … Continue reading Doryanthes palmeri, Australia’s version of flax
