My lanai re-do still makes me giddy. I've had to fart around with a few of the potted plants…some didn't work out with all the sun and I had a feeling that would happen….but no biggie.
If I'm going to fart around, I'd like to do it with plants.
If I'm going to fart around, I'd like to do it with plants.
One of my favorite places to visit is the nursery; and as much as I love Lowes and The Depot, my upscale plant nursery has a better variety. I've found plants there that I've never seen before.
A few of my favorites for your viewing pleasure.
The Ice plant. It is a 'mounder-draper' with delicate hot pink flowers.
It also comes in the variegated flavor….I do prefer the darker green though.
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| Ice plant on the front porch with a bit of society garlic. |
I've always been a fan of the ornamental sweet potato vines….but I found it in this awesome-sauce pink/green/white flavor. LOVE!
It grows really fast too. The bonus? The clippings look lovely on our dining room table!
Badda bing-badda bang!
Finally, some genius came up with a hosta FOR FLORIDA! This baby loves the hot Florida sun!
When I brought this home, Lolo said: "That's pretty; what kind of plant is it?"
Me: "a Hosta!"
Lolo: "A HOSTILE?"
This baby is anything but hostile; it's on the pleasant side.
Have you found any new flora or fauna that makes you want to use multiple exclamation points?!?!
Ooooh, I love your new plants. Fantastic about the "hostile." lol
ReplyDeleteI need one of those.
when you are done farting around your garden please come help my house!!! xoxo looks great!
ReplyDeleteWe have quite a few host and they love the sun.
ReplyDeletehostile - too cute. :)
ReplyDeletehaha a hostile! back in ca we have ice plant everywhere...it gets taken for granted on the west coast, side of the freeways...just lots of land cover...i never see it out here! i like your finds!
ReplyDeleteHi There, We are home from a trip to the gorgeous West VA mountains –where we celebrated our anniversary… I’ll be blogging about this time for awhile –since it was so special.
ReplyDeleteLookin' good!!!! I love all different kinds of plants too... You have chosen some great ones. I love all of ours --and when we walk outside each morning, I just gasp at all of the beauty.
Hugs,
Betsy
Me again... I thought of a great FL plant which I love: CALADIUM.... They look like Hosta --but have all kinds of colorful leaves. I tried to grow them here --but we are too cool in late spring for them... I have a friend who grows them in FL... Check them out sometime.
DeleteLovely plants. The hosta are certainly not hostile to the deer around here. They love them. Actually I can use exclamation points for my little herb garden on the deck this year. The warmer temperatures and evening showers have made them thrive. And we are loving them. Pretty to look at but even better on the dinner plates.
ReplyDeletePretty plants! I'm just happy if I can get anything to grow. My little Chinese Balloon Plant (I started out with 3 and am down to 1) is doing well in its spot; I guess the other 2 didn't like theirs!
ReplyDeleteYou can always come up here and fart around with some of my plants and planters. ;-) Got a few nice nursery's to visit,too.
ReplyDeleteHoney, I don't know what flora or what did you say that other thing is??? I love to look and I love the rocks and pebbles too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and plants!
ReplyDeleteMy dad just gave me a beautiful basil plant. I hope I don't kill it.
Your plant finds are gorgeous- especially the ice plant- I love that!
ReplyDeleteI love your variegated flavor! It's quite delicious! Have a happy Fourth!
ReplyDeleteBetsy has several beautiful Hosta around our yard. I'm glad you have a Florida-friendly Hosta to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHi There, Me AGAIN!! Just stopping by to say "Happy 4th of July".... Hope you have an incredible weekend whether you are traveling, with family or friends --or like us, just enjoying being home! We hope to grill a couple of steaks tomorrow. Our weather here is awesome right now...God Bless American --and God Bless YOU.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
When I get home (I'm in MN for another 2 weeks) I'm going straight to the nursery to look for the Florida hosta. Jim calls them "hostages." Also love the ice plant. Since I"ve been gone almost a month, I'm sure I'll have some farting around to do with my patio plants too. Your lanai looks great!
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