Tag: orchids

An Orchid Blooms

Carol 18 Comments

There is a huge range of orchids in this extensive family. Every plant has its needs – right plant in the right place.  For most of us, orchids are house plants though in warm climates they of course can be grown outside. For growing information, see Blooming Orchids.

These photos were taken several years ago and were in my archives.

 

 

My orchid-growing friend lives further south here in Florida. She claims she just puts them on the lanai (screened back porch), in the trees, or in her house and doesn’t do much.  I have killed every orchid I have ever had which is why there is a lovely faux orchid in my living room.  Let’s enjoy her amazing flowers.

 

 

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Orchid Time

Carol 20 Comments

Many orchids thrive in Florida’s heat and humidity and can do well in the home and around the yard.

 

 

Today’s photos are just a few views of my friend Beverly’s orchid blooms.   In the fall I shared Beverly’s October Flowers  and November Orchids.  I just love seeing her beautiful flowers.  She lives further south here in Florida and has perfect trees that provide sheltered light in her yard. Her lanai is also the perfect habitat. Her orchids thrive.  I have never had luck growing orchids, but I love to see the blooms.  For information on growing orchids, see The Spruce’s How to Grow Orchids Indoors.

 

 

 

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Eureka Springs Conservation Park, Tampa, FL

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Eureka Springs Conservation Park

6400 Eureka Springs Rd.

Tampa, FL 33610

HOURS:

Mon. – Fri.: 9 AM to 5 PM

Sun. & Sat.: 8 AM to 6 PM

Not far from the urban sprawl of downtown Tampa lies an oasis, a piece of paradise where you would least expect to find one. Bordered by Interstate 75 to the east, I-4 to the south, Tampa Executive Airport to the north and the Tampa Bypass Canal to the west, this botanical wonderland is a breath of fresh air. Founded by Albert Greenberg, Eureka Springs Park is the only botanical garden run by Hillsborough County.

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August Gardens

Carol 25 Comments

It’s a hot, humid summer here in central Florida. I haven’t shared that many photos of my tropical garden this summer as it’s taken time to rebuild after the loss of so many plants in January due to 2 freezing nights. I replaced my huge dead red hibiscus with a new small bush back in the spring, and the little guy produces pretty red flowers almost daily.

 

 

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