Who else wants to live in a tropical paradise? This kitty already does! Thanks for reading For Greener Thumbs!
Sad Gardening days
I know the posts have been sparse as of late. I’m in the process of moving jobs, taking vacation time…
Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh
Beautiful conservation facility in Pittsburgh. They have several greenhouses and many displays. There are orchids, cactus, palms, fountains, kid zones,…
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…
Lovely garden photos
I love the weather in northern California. It’s cool in the evening and morning. There is plenty of sun for…
Arizona, Red Rock Canyon National Park
The national park has sparse vegetation and most look unfriendly with their spikes and pokey looking foliage!! But, the view…
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…
Signs of spring
The signs of spring is here in DC. My cherry blossom tree has bloomed and is so pretty and pink!…
Miaoli, Taiwan Plants
The cherry blossoms are in bloom in Taiwan. This tree has vibrant yellow flowers. A park next to a temple…
Taipei Gardens
The plants grow so easily here because of the humid and warm weather. These orchids are from a small garden…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FGT #19: Prep for Spring
For Greener Thumbs, Tip #19: Prepare now for Spring planting ζ༼Ɵ͆ل͜Ɵ͆༽ᶘ The winter season is almost officially over although some…
Hawaii Plants
Spent some time in Oahu last week and here are some pictures of the plants I found out on the…
FGT #18: Storing Seeds
For Greener Thumbs, Tip #18: Storing Seeds One tip, taken from the practices of seed storing banks, is that you…
Clear the Mind through Gardening
Some days are better than others. Some days are worse. Other days may not be that bad, but, full of…
Community Garden in D.C.
I’m fortunate to live in a community that had a shared gardening area. The garden area has several plots, around…
FGT #17: Unbalanced Indoor Plant
For Greener Thumbs, Tip #17: Is your plant leaning to one side? Does your plant display symptoms of phototropism? You…
FGT #16: Start Planning Now For Your Garden
For Greener Thumbs, Tip #16: Start Planning for your vegetable garden now. For many people, the last frost date for…
Micro Plant Day
Enjoy the micro photos of some plants. I love the hairy legs of this plant. Thanks for reading For Greener…
FGT Tip #15: What is your Plant Hardiness Zone?
For Greener Thumbs, Tip #15: What is your plant hardiness zone? Did you know that depending on where you live,…
Plants Update
Thought I would share an update of some of my indoor plants with my readers. I hope you enjoy! My…
FGT Tip #14: Consider decreasing the size of your lawn
For Greener Thumbs, Tip #14: Decrease grass, Increase flowers I think having green, well trimmed grass is nice to see…
FGT Tip #14: Carrots🥕
For Greener Thumbs, Tip #13: Carrots 🥕, avoid the squished looking ones… My tip for today is for those out…
