End of Summer Gardenia

Just wanted to show off my very first gardenia bloom of the summer. I've been nursing this baby along since I bought it 3 months ago. I talk to and touch it everyday, rinse tiny bugs off it's buds, water it religiously, and even offer up a few prayers that I won't kill it. I've got 5 other buds just waiting to open! Wish me luck.

Rescued Orchid

My son Zach, a plant science major at Cal Poly Pomona loves to rescue dying plants and bring them back to life. This one came from Home Depot and was on it's last leg when he brought it home and now it's thriving in our shade garden. This one has been in bloom for the past 4 weeks and is still going strong. Atta Boy Zach!

Serenity Garden

On the shady side of our home is a patio garden that my husband has termed the "Serenity Garden". He likes to go out there and read and watch all the the neighborhood activities. I like to sit out there on weekend mornings and eat my breakfast, read, and spy on our neighbors too. It's a really peaceful spot. Right now this garden is getting ready to burst into flower. The camellias are beginning to flower and so are my son's orchid collection.