Bird of Paradise Adds a Bright Spot to the Garden

Aptly names, these plants add a bright spot to the garden and add a little tropical interest as well.

Red Camellia in Bloom

I'm so happy I decided to plant three yuletide camellias in November 2014.  The plants had a hard summer with the drought...but look at the beautiful little bloom I found growing this week.  I have plans to protect the plants with shade netting this year to make sure they get fully established.  I am imagining how beautiful these shrubs will be during the winter months with their elegant blooms.  The yellow stamens add just the right flair to the bright red bloom.

Happy Fourth of July!

Sunflower Power!

Every May, the school my children attended has a luncheon to celebrate friends and to help the collection of books at the school library grow. Each table hostess creates a unique table. I worked with a group of ladies this year and created the table to celebrate the technology of solar power. We used sunflowers everywhere!