Today and yesterday we received a lot of rain in the Mojave Desert – near Barstow, CA. The excessive rain … More
Category: Stories, mostly plants
This is just the general section of stories I’m sharing with you that don’t fit exactly into other categories on my website.
September in the Mojave
The first night I spent out here turned out to be a lot colder than I expected. The winds blew … More
DC Lotus and Water Lily Festival
This annual festival is always a pleasure to attend. It’s located in Washington, DC at a Kenilworth Garden Aquatic National … More
DC Roses
Beautiful blooms in Capitol Hill this weekend. I took shots of a couple roses on the hill to share with … More
National Arboretum
It was a beautiful though windy morning here at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. The azaleas are vibrant and … More
Jacksonville Arboretum
Spent time at the Jacksonville Arboretum which was a peaceful and pleasant time. Came to town to do a running … More
Final Prep
Winter is still here so it’s best to take advantage of the spare gardening time and get the beds ready … More
Winter Gardening
If you’re like me, right now is not necessarily the time I’m outside working in the garden. Mostly, this is … More
More garden photos
I miss California already. I’ve only been back in DC for a few days now and it’s very quiet in … More
California blooms
How I love being in Northern California in the winter! The sun is shining, the air is cool and dry … More
Cold gardening days…
Is there anyone else that doesn’t want to be outside these days? I know I have some winter gardening to … More
Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden
The beauty of this garden will lift your spirits and bring a small smile of joy to your face. There … More
Rose rosette disease
I have a rose that became afflicted with rose rosette disease (RRD) earlier this year. From everything I’ve read, this … More
Is it already fall?
I can’t believe how fast the summer went. I feel as if the summer consisted mainly of rain in D.C.. … More
Oahu, Hawaii
Who else wants to live in a tropical paradise? This kitty already does! Thanks for reading For Greener Thumbs!
Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh
Beautiful conservation facility in Pittsburgh. They have several greenhouses and many displays. There are orchids, cactus, palms, fountains, kid zones, … More
San Francisco Golden Gate State Park
This was my first visit to the botanical garden located within San Francisco Golden Gate State Park. They had a … More
Lovely garden photos
I love the weather in northern California. It’s cool in the evening and morning. There is plenty of sun for … More
Cherry Blossoms D.C.
The kite festival occurred this past Saturday in D.C.. The cherry blossoms were in bloom in D.C.. It was hard … More
Signs of spring
The signs of spring is here in DC. My cherry blossom tree has bloomed and is so pretty and pink! … More
Miaoli, Taiwan Plants
The cherry blossoms are in bloom in Taiwan. This tree has vibrant yellow flowers. A park next to a temple … More
Taipei Gardens
The plants grow so easily here because of the humid and warm weather. These orchids are from a small garden … More
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 6
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 6: Final Review The show is well worth a visit. It occurs annually and I recommend … More
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 5
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 5: Terrariums There were a few displays of plants enclosed within a clear container. These Terrariums … More
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 4
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 4: Ferns The display of ferns was not as big but, I’ve always enjoyed ferns and … More
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 3
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 3: Cacti and Succulents There were a lot of individual plants displayed. Part 3 shows all … More
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 2
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 2: Begonias In the middle section of the entire floor are the different types of plants … More
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 1
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 1: Initial Entry The Philadelphia Flower Show occurred March 3-11, 2018. The theme was Wonders of … More
Orchids at the U.S. Botanical Garden
Took a walk through the Botanical gardens this past weekend, March 2018. They decorated with orchids. There were hanging balls … More
Practice Patience thru Gardening
In today’s society, I’ve observed a tendency towards instant gratification and impatience in people that is fed by, or perhaps … More
