I wonder how many calories I burned doing three hours of gardening this morning. Yes, I started early around 6 am and stopped by almost 9 am with only a cup of coffee to go and the company of our “makulit” dog Noki. I am not done yet trimming the carabao grass. And I have to cut some dried leaves of my prayer plants.
A passive pursuit but a good morning exercise….gardening, that is. Anyway, I want to see the garden at its best this coming Christmas. My Bougainvillea blooms are doing a crazy dance in the morning breeze. I just love those clustered pink flowers. Once it starts flowering, it does not stop. It is a perennial plant and just right for our sunny weather. Our neighbor gave me some cuttings of cherries. I wonder if they will grow in our climate here. I’ll just try to grow them first in pots.
It was cloudy early this morning so it was a perfect time to spend in the garden. Took some shots a while ago.
My Bougainvillea
My Bougainvillea is located outside at the corner of our lot and it makes a good view of our grotto.
Prayer plants
I am proud of my two shrubs of burgundy okra. The photo I took before was a little blurry so I took two more shots. I am letting the earlier fruits to mature before I harvest them for planting.
It’s flowering at the moment.
Crossandra
These Crossandra blooms are growing everywhere in the garden. I wonder if it has any other color aside from orange.
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Too cold and miserable to consider any gardening here, Arlene. I am glad for you that you had a nice time in your garden though.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Does it snow there Pete? Here the weather during the day is like early summer but it gets cold at night. Thanks!
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There is snow in Scotland, Arlene, about 500 miles north. It hasn’t got to the East of England yet though. 🙂
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It must be nice to experience cold weather too 🙂
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Not for almost 5 months though. 🙂
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Gardening is nature’s gym
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I believe so Derrick. It is always nice to spend some time in the garden. I’m done with trimming the carabao grass.
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It’s scorching here Arlene. My recently transplanted lettuce is rather droopy. .
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Sorry to hear about that Kavitha. Hope you can still save it.
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Ive put up some shadecloth.
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Maybe you need to place it in the shade for a few days.
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It sounds as if your ankle is better. I am glad to get to share your garden since none of those plants survive outdoors in New England.
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It is getting better Elizabeth but when it is cold sometimes it hurts still. Thank you, most of them are tropical plants. Some love the sun while others are in partial shade.
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No gardening here this time of year. And it is still dark until half past 7 in the morning. It’s nice to see your flowers and plants!
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Thank you Deb 🙂
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Me too have some of these plant at my garden, Didn’t you try to grow jasmines ? especially nigh blooming varieties..
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I haven’t tried it yet. One of these days if I can find seedlings. Thanks!
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It’s too cold here for bougainvillea and outdoor prayer plants. Your garden looks beautiful Arlene! I agree with you that gardening is a great way to start the day! 😊
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Thanks! The sun still shines everyday 🙂
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Your flowers are beautiful! I am looking forward to warm weather so I can get back into my garden☺️
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Thank you so much. It’s the perfect time for gardening here. Thank you too for following my blog. Would love to visit your site.
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Crossandra also comes in yellow. Mine started out a sunny yellow, but over the last five years it’s getting progressively orange.
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I haven’t seen a yellow one yet. It must be lovely.
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It’s gorgeous but not as hardy as the orange I think.
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Will try to look for a yellow one. Thanks.
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*progressively more orange.
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