My new MONSTER

Monster Deliciosa (from Wikipedia)

Ok so it is called a Monstera deliciosa. It is used commonly as a house and office plant. It has the potential to be HUGE. They are a native to tropical forests in Southern Mexico to Colombia. Frequently I have seen this plant, or a relative in the rain forest exhibits at museums and zoos.

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Humming Birds

Ok I went for my walk today, and remembered to bring my little camera, instead of my cell phone. I went back to the place I saw what I had decided was a humming-bird nest.

Deck after Dark

For my deck I wanted to sit inside at night and see the glow of lamps among my plants. In a larger space this would be pretty easy, but when limited in space it becomes a challenge. Much of the challenge is to not go over board, and to keep solar options in mind. Electricity is available on the deck, but it is not in a convenient place, and I question the safety of this particular outlet.

Shades of Jade

Jade plant from 1993 till 2010.

I thought I would take a few minutes and talk about the Jade plant. It is one of the easiest plants to grow, and keep alive. Over the years I have had jade just about everywhere I have lived.

First Bloom of Spring

So things are growing on the deck. The runner beans have started to really run… up the trellis. The trumpet vine is not yet very tall, and hard to distinguish among the other vines. I am a little concerned that it will get crowded, but I will leave it be for now. If it looks too sad, I will move some of the runners out of that pot.