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!

I was hoping that I wouldn’t miss out on my Echinopsis grandiflora blooming this year. I guess I never really … Continue reading Memorial Day surprises!

I know this fat little cactus hasn’t completely opened up it’s blooms yet, but it is so close! This time … Continue reading Echinopsis grandiflora is happy

I’ve been waiting not so patiently for the time when my Epiphyllum ‘Fantasie’ would reward me with blooms. When I … Continue reading Epiphyllum ‘Fantasie’… aka Hank

Things are growing fast here at Big Leaves. Right on cue, the Meyer lemon has been blooming and filling the … Continue reading Plants in the house…

Well, this year has been an eventful one. The bananas have grown larger than ever, the tree dahlias taller and … Continue reading Merry Christmas and so long to 2015

Finally… about a year after germination and several different IDs later, my Euphorbia milii has decided to bloom. It is … Continue reading Not a cactus… but still sharp!

Today I have just a few photos of some of the neat things in the garden. The first one is … Continue reading August bloomday!

This is a first for me. I managed to be present for one of my cactus-like plants’ bloom. I didn’t … Continue reading Euphorbia blooms, and other news.