Staghorn Fern

A friend had passed to me this fern - after reviving it - it started to regenerate well. I had an earlier piece but it didn't well and started to loose its leaves and died.

I gave on it and still wondered if I can manage it

in my gloomy, dark, shaded garden.

It started to grow healthily without any blesmish or burning of the leaves.

And new growth started to show - eventhough its slow but as long as its doing well - I'm happy.

My concern was like there earlier one

Died without any warnings - hopefully this one grows well.

Praying Mantis

I just love to idea of predators in my garden, especially this one -Praying Mantis.

I had enough of cockroaches, mites, ants, scale insects and mealy bugs..
And I don't like the idea of using pesticide - the organic ones somehow washes off after few days in the rain - making no effect on these pest.

I have yet to see a full grown one

I wonder how they had laid eggs and left these babies here.

At first, I thought is was an ant, until in little closer - I found these speedy fellas zooming fast while I snapping the jasmine flowers.

Hopefully, they last long in my garden.
Well - do share with me if you have any experience with mantis.

Rose Jasmine / Grand Duke of Tuscany (PART 2)

Rose Jasmine  / Grand Duke of Tuscany (Jasminum Sambac)

This particular Jasmine is known for many common names however it is very much identified as one of the grander versions from a common jasmine, even the fragrance - a single flower can emit a strong scent that can invade the whole garden. Here I want to showcase how this jasmine looks like from bud to bloom - can't stop getting mesmerized the visual display of this bloom - indeed it does look like a joint bloom between a rose and a jasmine.

Do check on more details on Care and Cultivation on this Particular Flowering Plant:

Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine  (Jasminum sambac)

The flower bloom is much bigger than the common jasmine, as you can see by the comparison from the size of my hand, also the flower can last for few days as a cut flower in a vase indoors.

Do click on the link below for more information on Other Types of  Tropical Fragrant Flowers:
Best Tropical Fragrant Flowering Plants

Miniature Roses

It's been awhile working with orchids  roses.

This one is starting to be my favourite - miniature roses,
small as my thumb, or perhaps its a tea rose..

Well, one thing for sure

It took awhile for it to regenerate to lowland climate.
I managed to replant with few cuttings - only one survived but now gives out these lovely bunches.

Basic needs:
A good exposure to sun, a very well balanced medium mix and daily watering.

I hardy prune or fertilise them - I think I should but for the moment - they are flowering just fine.

If you have your hands on these hybrid

Do share your experience about them.

Christmas 2016

Christmas 2016

Though thou art still blue

From still yesteryear's ornaments

Of stringed ribbons of faded silver

A knot, sprinkles of tinsel & baubles..

But where art thou an angel..

I wait for the Hark!

Let the Herald - an Angel Sing...

Gloria.. Gloria...

Glory to God in the Highest!

I would love to this time to wish 

all those who are celebrating Christmas.. 

A Warm and Wonderful, Heatfelt Christmas!

May it Be Jolly good Merry...

and not just a season greetings..

And for the touch of gardener here..

I did this simple Christmas Wreath..

This is my second year - doing this..

With the crisp scent of pines, junipers, cedar & evergreens..

And some conifers and dry flowers...

If you can guess it.. 

Anyways..

Have a blessed moments with friends and family..

🎄