Madagascar Periwinkle in Chirunda Zambia: A Resilient Flower

Location: 16°09’06.9″S 28°48’24.8″E in a small village near Chirunda Zambia Several years ago I was on a mission trip to Zambia. Unexpectedly I found this little flower. I’m not sure exactly what it is but believe it to be a type of periwinkle, but it apparently can thrive very well in a dry climate. I…

Vibrant Peppermint and Solid Color Camellia Blooms

Be Unique in a World of Sameness Camellias are the rose of winter in our southern gardens, with their colorful bright blossoms held within deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally rounded evergreen shrub. I was afraid we wouldn’t see blooms this year due to an extreme cold snap, but all the blooms are…

Growing Fuchsias

  Blooming vibrant magenta and purple flowers, fuchsias (Fuchsia spp.) are unrivaled hanging plants. Most fuchsias are tropical plants, however, a few varieties can take light frosts. Fuchsias are related to the plant family which includes maples and plants in the mulberry family. You can grow fuchsias as annuals or perennials, depending on your location…

Trillium Flowers: Native Species of Woodland Beauty

For #cellpic Sunday.  Trillium flowers, a native species, flourish in the woodlands and shaded areas. These delicate blooms, characterized by their three-petaled structure and varying hues of white, pink, and purple, grace the forest floors in early spring, signaling the arrival of warmer weather. Often found in rich, moist soil, trilliums thrive in the diverse…