April Showers Bring May Showers… And Cactus
Spring is still rearing it’s mighty head. While the first part of the month teased us all with record high … Continue reading April Showers Bring May Showers… And Cactus
Category: Trees
Seedlings, seedlings and more seedlings…
I have more monster plants in store. After a few weeks of waiting, some Lobelia tupa seeds have begun to … Continue reading Seedlings, seedlings and more seedlings…
Trachycarpus Appreciation
Trachycarpus fortunei, the Windmill Palm or Chusan Palm, is fairly common in this part of the world. Not common enough … Continue reading Trachycarpus Appreciation
Plants in the house…
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…
Winter colors, a little early
Since I’ve been without a fast internet connection for a while, I have finally decided that I needed to just … Continue reading Winter colors, a little early
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
Dawn Redwood, the dinosaur.
There are few plants that get me excited like the Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Like the famous and ancient fish, … Continue reading Dawn Redwood, the dinosaur.
Lancewood, toothed and otherwise
Pseudopanax is an interesting genus, full of plants that literally cover New Zealand. I could talk about the awesomeness of … Continue reading Lancewood, toothed and otherwise
Cabbage… Kiwi Style
If there were one plant that I could think of to describe New Zealand, it would be the cordyline. Known … Continue reading Cabbage… Kiwi Style
When a plant is happy, it shows
Taking a stroll today, I couldn’t help but notice a certain plant. Being in a subtropical coastal climate, that could … Continue reading When a plant is happy, it shows
Butterfly Creek… something to work towards
Today I had the opportunity to visit a very interesting garden. The entire venue is called Butterfly Creek, and includes … Continue reading Butterfly Creek… something to work towards
Brugmansia fever
I’ve always told myself that I wouldn’t fall victim to it. Only the real crazy gardeners get it, and I … Continue reading Brugmansia fever
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