Maybe I planted too early (again)

Something has been happening to my Salvia ‘Lady In Red’ that has got me thinking I may have started my … Continue reading Maybe I planted too early (again)

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

Now that we’ve moved into the new house, it’s time for some plants. There is a nice sized rock wall … Continue reading The dry rock wall, in the rain

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…

As is tradition in my garden, seeds have been sown early. Much too early, if you ask some people. For … Continue reading Some seeds for 2017

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!

Until I get internet access at home, we’ll have to settle for what I can do with my phone. At … Continue reading Plant of the week: Disocactus flagelliformis

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

Nearly a year ago, I picked up a few pads of Opuntia fragilis from the backyard of a family member. … Continue reading Cactus of the week – Opuntia fragilis

After several months of limbo, and a few plant casualties, my garden has found a permanent home. There was some … Continue reading The garden lives!

The other day I found a Passiflora that looked vaguely familiar. I’m no expert by any means, but I think … Continue reading Passiflora unknown

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