Our First Staghorn Fern is in Place

I kept seeing these cool plants suspended from trees around the neighborhood, and learned they were called staghorn ferns. Staghorn ferns derive their name from their distinctive fronds, which resemble the antlers of a stag. I'd been wanting one for a while, and a neighbor dropped one off, with the growing medium still attached to … Continue reading Our First Staghorn Fern is in Place

Growing the Amaryllis Red Barbados Lily in Florida

Every Easter our yard lights up with bright red Amaryllis flowers with yellow centers. Because of that, I've always called them Easter Lilies. I've since learned they are actually not a lily at all, but an Amaryllis or Hippeastrum puniceum, a stunning flowering plant native to the Caribbean region, particularly Barbados, hence the popular name … Continue reading Growing the Amaryllis Red Barbados Lily in Florida

Tropical Beauty: Hawaiian Ti Plant Care, Growth and Propagating

Our Hawaiian Ti plant is flowering for the first time after relocating it to a very sunny spot! If you have these vibrant leafy plants in your yard, you might have wondered how to care for the Hawaiian Ti plant and encourage more to grow. Read on for tips on growing and caring for your … Continue reading Tropical Beauty: Hawaiian Ti Plant Care, Growth and Propagating

Preparing for the Freeze

A big winter chill is heading our way, and I'm worried about our plants! Last year we were gone when a bad freeze came through that lasted three days, and we lost a lot of plants. Read on for tips on how to prepare your plants for a freeze, and ways to help them come … Continue reading Preparing for the Freeze

Brick House Roses Are Mighty Mighty

Sean brought home some Brick House roses for the garden and I can’t help but sing the Commodores song She’s a Brick House every time I look at them now. The picture looks a lot prettier than the flowers that are on the plant right now, but I’m sure they’ll improve once they settle in. … Continue reading Brick House Roses Are Mighty Mighty