Monday, February 16, 2009


Three years ago I bought a few angel wing begonias, they have become a favorite of mine, they are reliable bloomers this time of year. Any flower in Feb is a welcome sight for me.


Sunday, February 15, 2009

Shooting Star Hoya


This is a shooting star hoya that is in full bloom right now. It is the easier bloomer of any of the hoyas. It almost always at least one cluster of flowers on it. At the moment there are several.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Beautiful Moon


The moon is absolutely beautiful tonight. Not quite full. We had a very warm melting day. That is OK, I hope the snow melts slowly so we do not have a repeat of last year's flooding.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Elderberry Black Lace


This is a Black Lace Elderberry, sambucus nigra 'black lace' also know as the Japanese Maple of the North. I planted mine a couple of years ago, it has yet to bloom and produce berries, I have hopes that it will this year. It is a very attractive shrub, I would highly recommend it. I think it is interesting even in the winter.
My son "landscapes" while I "garden".....lol..............anyway we both planted this shrub the same spring without knowing the other had chosen and planted it.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Brugmasias





This Brugmasia tree was in full bloom at Reimans at Christmas time as it is almost every time we visit. The scent is wonderful.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Pretty Rosie

I love this picture of Rosie, she was eating ice. We have had an abundance of ice this winter for her to nibble on.