We’ve been on a bit of a hiatus, but we’re still tending to our gardens. Here is a reel of our one of our irises in May.
Gardens
Garden Report: September 2020
September came and went. We don’t have much to report other than the tropical and perennial hibiscus just loved the cooler temperatures and we had nonstop blooms. What we were pleased to see was the blooms of our roses. Here are two. Lagerfeld Grandiflora Rose. This is a big hybrid tea rose. We love the color – Pewter with hints …
Gardens
Garden Report: August 2020
August was all a blur. It was a tough month for our plants – our hydrangeas did not like the heat and dry spells, our grass was turning brown, and our tomatoes just gave up on us. The plants that did enjoy the heat were our cannas and hibiscus. Here are a few photos of our happy plants for the month …
Gardens
Garden Report: July 2020
July was a hot month in Connecticut. In the Spring, we set up our first hummingbird/butterfly garden. If you follow us on Instagram –@plant_parenthood_ig – you may have noticed we’ve got a lot of flowers in bloom this month. Here are a few highlights from July. “Dancing Bird” bee balm. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to red, so we planted …
Gardens
Garden Report: June 2020
If you follow us on Instagram – @plant_parenthood_ig – you may have noticed we’ve got a lot of flowers in bloom this month. Some have returned year over year, while some made their initial debut. Here are a few highlights from this month. Little Gem Magnolia Tree. Just this past week, our two magnolia trees started to blossom. They are …
Orchids
Orchid of the Week: Miltoniopsis Herralexandre (Pansy Orchid)
The Miltoniopsis Herralexandre, also called the pansy orchid, is hybrid of M. Alexandre and M. Herrenhausen. We first spotted these beautiful orchids at a New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show. Growing NotesGrow the plant in cool to intermediate temperatures in a shady position, and keep it moist. The fragrant blooms last up to five weeks and appear at any time during the spring …
Orchids
Orchid of the Week: Dendrobium Peng Seng
Dendrobium Peng Seng is an orchid hybrid originated by Peng Seng Teo in 2001. It is a cross of Dendrobium cruentum x tobaense. We first encountered this orchid at Longwood Garden‘s Orchid Extravaganza in 2019.
Flower Shows, Orchids
Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope – New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show 2020
Here’s a walking tour of this year’s orchid show at New York Botanical Garde . The installation was done by Jeff Leatham, a floral designer for the stars and creative director at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. I absolutely love Four Seasons Hotels, by the way. He does a great job by creating a beautiful indoor garden with lovely colors and …
Orchids
Orchid of the Week: Dendrobium Oriental Smile Fantasy
If you follow us on Instagram (@plant_parenthood_ig), we chronicled the blooms of our first Dendrobium Nobile, the Dendrobium Oriental Smile Fantasy. We got this orchid in 2017 as a little baby. It first bloomed last year with about 2 buds. This year we have 6! It lives in the sunniest location in our house. We water it when it’s about …
Products
Product Review: My Gardening Journal
For years we’ve cared for many plants, and lost track of our watering and fertilizing schedules. Was it Monday? Last Monday? I thought you did it… Now thanks to My Gardening Journal, we have a book that helps us keep track of our plants in and outside the house. The journal is pretty cool. The first few pages of the …