Bleeding Heart Vine, originally uploaded by malyousif. I had three of these rather unassuming looking (without their flowers that is) climbers which I planted on a trellis on my Northern Border. One died and the other two didn’t seem to be doing anything. But a few weeks ago they “woke up” and this week I …
Japanese variegated hibiscus, originally uploaded by malyousif. I wasn’t very sure that this hibiscus would survive in my garden as it was looking rather poorly for quite a while, but am I really happy that it has filled out all of a sudden and today I see it has this glorious flower on it. Very …
Hippaestrum (Candy Cane), originally uploaded by malyousif. The first Hippaestrum (Amaryllis to some) of the season. I love these bulbs as they always reward you with huge showy flowers like no other. I’ve planted them outside in the garden before with good success. This year, I wanted to have some extra colour in the house. …
Anticipation, originally uploaded by malyousif. The first Hippaestrum (Amaryllis to some) of the season. I love these bulbs as they always reward you with huge showy flowers like no other. I’ve planted them outside in the garden before with good success. This year, I wanted to have some extra colour in the house. They’re all …
African tribe statue, originally uploaded by malyousif. I know it’s later than usual for the Friday picture, but I hope you understand. I’ve spent the whole day working in my garden 🙂 This shot was by my son Arif who apparently commandeered my camera. I downloaded some pictures to be surprised by a few in …