Frangipangi in bloom. It all started from a small branch of a tree that was laying in a landscape heap on the side of the road ready for pick up. The frail limb was brought home and stuck in a plastic pot with some soil. It looked dead, but when I scraped the branch with my fingernail, the woody flesh underneath the bark was green. It was salvageable. Eventually, the Frangipangi was transplanted under a tree canopy in the back yard and forgotten. A few years later, the frail branch grew into a tree, and produced this incredible bloom.
Blue Flag Iris growing wild.
Cascade Hops - Seed Source from Oregon, grown in Florida.
Great for home-brewed beer!
Ornamental Ginger under the Oaks.
Hibiscus in bloom. This hibiscus was the largest I've ever seen, and tons of them bloomed beautifully in my Aunt's summer garden. Although my beloved Aunt Alicia passed away, the blooms she planted opened every morning to greet the day and remind me of the beauty she left behind.
Butterfly Orchid in full bloom. Hung in a tree and left alone.
The Plumbago is in bloom again. Hundreds of these little flowers cover the Plumbago hedge in the front yard providing an instant, warm welcome and definite front porch appeal.
Pitcher Plant...look out for the teeth. But that's not all, there's more...
Pitcher Plant and pods. Banned from many gated communities due to the appearance of the seed pods. Many homeowners complained that the seed pods looked too much like a part of the male anatomy. The Pitcher plant lets them hang proudly in a friends' garden. Oh my! That plant has... balls?
Fresh limes from the yard. Life gave me limes- I had a party and made Margaritas.
It's alive! The 3-headed pineapple plant was a landscaping marvel. When it ripened, it was harvested, eaten, and the 3 tops were replanted for future pineapples.
It takes about two years for a pineapple plant to mature before it produces fruit. This line of pineapple plants borders the edge of my yard and produces edible landscaping.
Fancy Hibiscus in full bloom.
Ornamental Ginger cluster started from a tuber and growing wild under the Oak canopy.
Painter's Palette Caladium.
I've had this strain of caladium since I was in college, and have given cuttings to friends and family over the years to share its colorful appeal. This plant is an easy keeper.
Sweet Magnolia growing wild in a nature preserve.
Gardenia tree in full bloom. Smells wonderful.
Another strain of Ornamental Ginger and the bloom.
This bloom pops up annually, no matter what.
Tall palms on a clear, blue day.
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