tropical plants

Bodacious Bougainvillea

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I have a friend of the clerical persuasion who is a wonderful gardener. When I say “wonderful”, I don’t mean that his suburban lot looks like Longwood Gardens. I mean that when he sets his mind to growing something well, it grows exceptionally well. This is because he understands the “why” of gardening as well … Read more

Medinilla Magnifica

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We always try to be fashion forward my household, so I expect that we will be the first in town to lay hands on the large and showy Medinilla magnifica. I saw one at a local nursery during the December holidays.  It was big for a house plant–about three feet tall– and its broad, ribbed … Read more