Here’s a highlight of another plant I like to give away: the Firebush. A South Florida native, it’s a huge hit among the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!
When too many of my plants germinate in the garden, I try to give away the seedlings. I just leave them out for any stranger walking by! This time I gave away Senna ligustrina, a native legume with beautiful flowers.
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…
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.






