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, 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!

Banana, Big Leaves, elephant ear, Greenhouse

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

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

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

Cactus, Greenhouse, Potted Plants

Top down Tuesday

A quickly progressing week calls for a quick post. This photo is of Carnegiea gigantea in the greenhouse. Check out the black … Continue reading Top down Tuesday

Blooms, Cactus Bloom, Epiphytes, Greenhouse

Epiphyllum ‘Fantasie’… aka Hank

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

Greenhouse

The Beginnings of Big Leaves Greenhouse

I may not have been busy online lately, but I sure have been busy in the garden. It started out … Continue reading The Beginnings of Big Leaves Greenhouse

Botanical Gardens, Cactus, Greenhouse, Rock Garden

Dunedin Botanic Garden; the cactus house

Rather than write a ton about all the different succulents in this greenhouse, I’ll just let you take a look. … Continue reading Dunedin Botanic Garden; the cactus house

Banana, Big Leaves, Botanical Gardens, elephant ear, Greenhouse, Palm

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

Banana, Big Leaves, Botanical Gardens, Cordyline, elephant ear, Greenhouse, Palm, Trees

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

Botanical Gardens, Cactus, Greenhouse

Christchurch Botanic Garden; the cactus house

This will be a short post, simply because I didn’t take many good pictures in this cactus house. For some … Continue reading Christchurch Botanic Garden; the cactus house