Gardening in Central Florida

Oxalis triangularis , about four weeks from the time I set it out into the pot. The flower is slightly pinky. Very striking.

I succumbed to temptation and bought a yellow miniature rose, Millenium Yellow, from Lowes. Given its growth habit, I wanted to put it somew...

At the beginning of November, I stopped by Lowes to buy some paving base for a project, and noticed the clerk rolling out a cart of $1.50 ro...

The cooler, drier weather and the shortening diurnal cycle triggered many of my orchids to bloom. Left, Cycnodes 'Wine Delight'; an...

A new orchid blooms today. Like some lithe dancing insect. Brassidium Lonlglen 'Orchid Man.'

With Central Florida's sandy, hot and nematode ridden soil, most roses are doomed to a few years' lifespan before losing vigor and e...

If you've read my previous postings on rose culture, you'll see that I'm a wonk of all things Rosa . I grow a few dozen orchids,...

left: Prosperity and Don Juan below: A closeup of Prosperity. The pinkish center fades quickly in the heat of summer, but remains when it co...

The challenges for rose culture here in Central Florida are many: sandy, infertile soils that heat quickly in the summer sun; high humidity ...

From the excellent site, easytogrowbulbs.com : Sparaxis Celebration Mix Freesia Single Mix Oxalis Grand Duchess White Oxalis Triangularis Al...

From Thompson & Morgan: 1 of [1273] Iberis umbellata Dwarf Fairyland Mixed 1 of [1305] Calendula officinalis Touch Of Red Mixed 1...

A Cutting Garden for Florida by Monica Brandies, Betty Mackey A practical, precise, and unique book, essential for anyone trying to grow a f...

Where I keep a list of what goes into my garden...