I decided it was time to put my gutters to work! I routed the gutter to a rain barrel, built it a sturdy base, and set it up for easy drip irrigation. Just flip the valve to water the garden — couldn’t be easier to operate!
A “wild” Amaryllis (Hippeastrum striatum) popped up under my croton! I had no idea this beautiful thing was here, and can’t help wondering why it stayed hidden and how it got here…
I found some Little Leaf Notchers (Artipus floridanus) on my Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) tree. They are considered a pest, but after some research, I decided to leave them be. If my yard is a healthy enough ecosystem, other predators should keep them in check. Here’s hoping!
Monarch butterflies have found my Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea). After plenty of researched, and failed experiments, I’ve learned this non-native is okay for the environment where I live, and the way to go for me.
A little bit of weeds can be a wonderful thing! We let some wildflowers run free in our yard, and the insects love it. Click to read more about which weeds I like, and which I don’t.
Have you ever spotted baby Ball Moss (Tillandsia recurvata) in the wild? I mean smaller than a few hairs? I finally did! Click to read more…
My Eucharist lilies (Eucharis amazonica) are in bloom! These are family heirlooms that have thrived in South Florida for generations… read more to learn how to give them the best chance for success.