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.
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…
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.