Sunshine in the Garden

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Happy May Day!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and peaceful May Day.

My intent here is to you what I've been enjoying over the past month.

Let's enjoy the blooms.

Azalea

Amaryllis

Amaryllis, a closer view

Here's another Amaryllis

Ice Plant

Oxalis

Rose

Hesperaloe parviflora

And now for some Cactus

Sulcorebutia rauschii

Sulcorebutia rauschii, close

Sulcorebutia rauschii, closer

Gymnocalycium baldianum

Gymnocalycium fredrichii

Euphorbia viguieri

Phalaenopis nivacolor is still blooming

Saturday is Douglas County Master Gardeners annual plant sale.

Say tuned.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Phalaenopsis Nivacolor Orchid

All four buds have been completely open for two weeks. The inflorescence may last two to three months. Now that total enjoyment!

And in the garden........ Is Spring yet?

I'm loving the gorgeous colors of the Yuccas.

I've been enjoying this giant Magnolia on my drive home from work every evening. I finally got the prefect opportunity to take two pics while waiting for the green light.

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Phalaenopsis Nivacolor Orchid

It's was pretty special to see this flower at the end of the day. And there are more on the way too!

Enjoy.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

BLOOMS

Orchid - Phalaenopsis Nivacolor

For the past seven years my orchid has rewarded me with blooms. My Phalaenopsis Nivacolor has made her home on the kitchen table where she gets the best light; her beauty on display for all to see. I expect in a few days, her four buds will open and put on an even bigger show of striped yellow blooms. Stay tuned!

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Rain Rain Rain and more Rain

We've received rain, on and off, for the last 9 days, starting on September 25th.We were blessed with a sunny interlude on Wednesday September 30th - and it was fabulous! Then back to rain last Thursday, and continuing into today, with rain forecasted through Monday October 4th. I'm not complaining, as the plants just love it and they are putting on a show; not all are blooming, as most are finished for the season, but an impressive showing, to say the least.

Purple Heart

Variegated toad lily, constantly blooming

And so are these, Geranium

Geranium

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The Aloes are just showing off, they are commanding your attention. Gorgeous blooms. I have others with plenty of buds, but that's another post. For now enjoy the show.