Strelitzia or The Bird of Paradise Plants are tropical plants that provide structure and form to tropical plant displays with beautiful leaves and striking flowers.
Today has been beautiful! The sun has been out and the sky has been blue for most of the day. The first Hot Air Balloon has gone over and I’m getting really busy in the greenhouse.
Today has been beautiful! The sun has been out and the sky has been blue for most of the day. My tortoises are active and loads of plants are making their move now so it really feels like summer is on the way.
It’s been great to get into the garden for the first time this year. The greenhouse has been busy for a while and now I’ve started getting my hands dirty in my garden.
Venus Fly Traps (Dionaea muscipula) are popular house plants that are also very useful. With a little bit of care, Venus Fly Traps as well as many other carnivorous plants, can become well established in our homes.
Lemongrass is one of my favourite herbs. The fresh citrus tang it provides can be a subtle finishing touch to a spicy dish, or the refreshing main flavour to something a little more delicate.