Garden Blogger's Bloom Day May 15th 2017

Nicotiana

Plumeria/Frangipani, Singapore Plum

Portlandia grandifolra

Petunia

Denrobium orchid

Mussaenda

Cardwell lily

Curry leaf flower

Spathiphyllum aka peace lily, its leaves are slug magnet

Plumeria/Frangipani

Desert Rose/adenium

Hello and welcome to GBBD where gardeners around the globe post what is blooming in their gardens. Today I am showing some of the white flowers in my garden.   We've recently had some rain after a very dry spell. I can't say for sure it is the start of  our rainy season but I will keep my finger crossed. 

To see more blooming gardens please go over and visit Carol at    May dreams gardens 

Have a great week folks!

Whooo Hooo it rained today !

 A sight to behold this morning!

 I walked by these Spathiphyllums aka peace lily early one morning and did an about turn after smelling a beautiful perfume. I followed my nose and it led me to these. I never knew Spaths were scented.

 A new display stand I recently bought.

 My latest acquisition I don't exactly know how I will use it but I will figure something sooner or later. 

It rained today and I was elated. I called my mom to find out if she had rain as well and was told that it was bone dry on the south of the island. I do hope they get some later and I am trying not to be too happy! WHOOO HOOO ! 

Garden Blogger's Bloom day June 2014

 I went to visit one of my favorite nurseries after a year's absence. I came back with a trunk full of new additions for the garden.

I have even started a succulent bowl. Succulents were never a favorite of mine but recently I have seen really lovely arrangements, so I thought I would give them a try.

  Have been attaching young orchid plants on this tree stump I picked up on the side of the road. I am hoping that most of them take root and can't wait to see them in bloom.

 I bought two of these spathiphyllums aka giant peace lilies. I know they are slug and snail food but I plan to keep a sharp eye on them

 Got meself some Vanilla orchids woo hoo! I am going to try producing some vanilla!

 It is still bone dry and no rain as yet. This is our 15th week with no rain. My water bill was horrendous the last two months.

Dark clouds teasing

The Delonix regia is now beginning to show her colours  aka Royal Poincianna, flamboyant, gul mohur

Hello and welcome to Garden Blogger's Bloom day where gardeners around the globe show what is blooming in their gardens.  We are experiencing some very serious drought conditions and badly in need of some rain. The clouds are looking like rain but the wind is high and they are blown out to sea. We've had a few sprinkles but those quickly evaporate in the heat. To see what is blooming in other gardens please visit Carol at May dreams gardens
Have a great week and do a rain dance for me please.

Wedding belles

 Last month I attended the wedding of the daughter of a close school friend in Orlando Florida.

It was an unforgettable wedding, the best I have ever been to (not that I get invited to many).

 The beautiful Bride wore a stunning gown and looked like a princess next to her handsome prince.

 The proud mom, my friend Antoinette who looked radiant and blissfully happy on this special day. We have known each other since we were 12 years old.

 The atrium setting was perfect for the reception.

 The first dance

The first toast

 The proud father dancing with the bride

 Cutting the cake

 The guests included my daughter Lauren 3rd right enjoying themselves in a group dance.

Of course I had to check out the gardens in the atrium. The giant spathiphyllums were stunning, I am used to only seeing the smaller ones.

The plants were lush under controlled temperatures in the atrium.

Kalanchoes adding some ground cover colour  while the bread fruit leaf fern  (wart fern) and the philodendron cling to the rocks in the background.

Here the deep pink mandevilla is used as a ground cover.

These giant spathiphyllums were showing off their amazing blooms everywhere.

The alligators and turtles basking in the sunshine were all part of the gardens.

The beautiful heart shaped leaves of this alocasia caught my attention.

Aglaonemas, Kalanchoes, and wart fern (bread fruit leaf ) filled the sides of this path. Congratulations  to the bride and groom Stephanie and Marcus, wishing them happiness throughout their marriage.