It’s great to head outside, write my morning papers anytime of the year and check out what’s blooming all year long.
I have a tiny place but have discovered that orchids bloom all year long, each variety has its own season.
I got this as a bareroot plant from a Thai orchid dealer at Redlands two years ago and he seems to be happy with me. Delicate & gorgeous.
This is a dendrobium that my friend Danny bought me three years ago. He was looking pretty wan a while back – but now . . .
Here’s a close up.
Eggplants do really well here. These are young, Violette de Firenze.
Here’s a close up – they haven’t started blooming yet, but the leaves are beautifully veined and healthy.
I’m also growing three varieties of tomatoes. This is Chapman, gorgeously convoluted, just like the package promised.
I love to grow from seed, open pollinated, unusual varieties, all in pots because I have a small yard.
Here’s a close up of the tomatoes on this plant, named Tie-Dye. How could I resist a tomato with a name like Tie-Dye. Impossible!
And another variety, the Golden German Queen, flowering in close-up.
Swiss chard is not as crazy about the heat but doing well so far. This is “Rainbow” also grown from seed.
What a luxury to have these Caladiums reappear every year from bulbs left in the ground.
My ginger boyz.
Coconuts from the palm out back.
Sometimes I get unexpected company.
Sussing out the amenities.
Then heading on out . . .
Last seen making for these fruiting magenta leaves.
Shameless use of turtles!
You’re just lucky I didn’t put the catz in!
I thank you for your restraint.
Jealous!