The latest dirt from my garden

Indigofera tinctoria is the scientific name of true indigo, a plant best known as the source of the blue pigment used to dye denim. The ...

It's been raining a lot and the plants are thriving. I've discovered a new gem. This rare ornamental collector Specimen vine has ...

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are created when a gene from one species is transferred to another, creating something that would...

Off we go planting another "challenging" seed. The hugely sought after Chilean Bellflower. Lapageria rosea , commonly called th...

The latest trend in vegetables are very high in anti-oxidants dark and purple or so called "Black" vegetables.  The dark pigm...

Smoke Infusion for Seed Germination in Fire-adapted Species Smoke: Smoke treatment often helps germination of plants from fire-prone ...

Not really, it's actually a fruit! This is going to be my little project tree for this year...  . Bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi) is a fruit...

Who knew there was a "Magnificent" Elecampane. Beautiful! Often known as Fleabane or Elecampane, the Inula magnifica makes a...

Look what we have here. Mini Pimentos!, these are going to be used for festive garnishes. The red color suits everything from Valentines to ...

I am ready for the next adventure (...as well as spring). This time Rhodochiton atrosanguineum . And since it flowers the first year from se...

I've recently acquired a 10 inch cutting that already developed a small offshoot. The seeds also germinated nicely. This is exitin...

What a scary looking thing! Chiranthodendron pentadactylon – Sterculiaceae (Malvaceae) - ‘Devil's Hand Tree,' 'Monkey...

This stunning ground cover will grace my succulent patch in the spring. I am starting them from seed, so they will be ready for planting aft...

Oh wow! Is this one is Bizarre!   Also known as Giant Pelican Flower, Aristolochia gigantea is a robust, twisting climber that can gro...

Pistachios are a great source of vitamins and minerals and are naturally cholesterol free. A serving of pistachios contains 170 calorie...

Yikes!  Talk about an ugly pumpkin. Perfect for Halloween! Brodé Galeux d'Eysines  is a French Heirloom Winter Squash, not really a pum...

I am ready to grow my first Serruria from seed. Fresh seeds arrived and off  I go mixing soil according to instructions. This time it's ...

The seeds I just purchased will be my second batch. Waratah seeds are incredibly easy to germinate, with a 100% germination rate, however I ...

Rediscovered uses for the water lily. Even if you don't have room for a pond, there IS room for a Pond Lily Pond in a Vase! What an a...

I have a new fascination with Vines patriculary red, black and blues. Technically a tropical plant, the Blue Butterfly vine also easily gr...

I love this!!!!! It makes my mouth water. Super creative citrus earrings made from recycled plastics, from Lone Star Beadery   

Another unusual beauty. Also known as  Black Coral or Tiger Snake Vine / Kennedia Nigricans This is a beautiful flowering vine from Aust...

The spectacular Lily Tree, also known as Campanita Criolla, comes from the Dominican Republic and Cuba and is considered an extremely rare ...

Another unusual, it never ends!!! Clianthus formosus or Swainsona formosa Native Australian wildflower. Incredibly beautiful plant with sc...

 My newest discovery is the Goji berry. Super easy to germinate from seeds!! I suggest getting already extracted and cleaned seeds, rather t...

Definitely in the Rare, Exotic and Unusual category Calotropis gigantea, Crown flower or Giant Milkweed are great additions to any tropi...

Asian Water Chestnut Eleocharis dulcis Off we go, starting our own water chestnuts again. In case you ever had them in stir fry, the fr...

I just bought masses of seeds to get started on the spring. I am so ready!!!!!! Pink  is the first color of choice this time and off we go...

Also known as Moringa oliefera, Moringa pterygosperma, Drumstick tree, (Horse)radish tree, Mother’s best friend, West Indian ben, Árbol del ...

A stunning and hard to find evergreen vine in sub-tropical conditions, that can be semi-deciduous in cooler climates with older leaves dro...

Starting seeds the traditional way usually includes a seed starting mix made up of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite. Wh...