Friday, May 9, 2014

More happenings in the garden

After days of strong winds, I went out to water the backyard this morning.  Things have been happening!  The Japanese Iris are blooming again, the Staghorn Fern has several new leaves unfurling, the first Plumeria blossom opened, and the bamboo has greened up after it's winter dormancy.

The Japanese Iris at the base of this tree are volunteers.



Several new leaves emerging--must be those banana skins!




First Plumeria blossom; they make leis out of these in Hawaii.  They have a wonderful smell.

Giant Bird of Paradise: three buds in full bloom.

Toby

Bamboo has greened-up.

Night Blooming Jasmine--has a pleasant fragrance--though its not my favorite.

3 comments:

  1. What does 'volunteers' mean in reference to plants? I've seen that on a few plants as I've shopped around...

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  2. I think it means it just grew up on its own...was not planted on purpose. I first heard Dad (Grandpa) use that expression. I've also heard "invasive" used in that way.

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  3. Great photography! Must run in the fam....

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