The theme for this months contest is “Green World” at:
http://www.gardeninggonewild.com/
Here is my entry:
Pride of Barbados : Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Ghost plant : Graptopetalum paraguayense
and Mexican petunia : Ruellia brittoniana
all battling for supremacy.
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The photo is grand. But I have to know why your Pride of Barbados is in full greenery already, and mine is a stick with nothing on it! What are your plants snorting over there on the east side, anyway?
Nice green world you’ve got.
Photo from last summer Robin…Don’t panic!
What are my plants snorting?…Just the usual, copious amounts of fish and sea-weed emulsions! They are total addicted at this point. Well it is the East-Side!
Thanks on the green front.
ESP.
I was going to ask the same question as Robin. Incredible how green the ghost plant looks when in the shade. Mine are very pale, like ghosts, because they are in full sun. Hope your Pride of Barbados returns to wow you with green fronds this year. It is a gorgeous plant. Good luck with your entry.
Hi Jenny.
I love the swirling Barbados too, some of the best foliage around in my opinion.
This patch of ghost plant is set way back in this bed, the Barbados completely covers it when fully grown, casting a blueish-green shadow over it.
Thanks.
ESP.
Sweet beer holder!
Hi Dirty Girl (ahem) and welcome into the East Side Patch. I just checked out your great looking blog…I will be back for a good read soon, your site looks like a lot of fun…always good to find a garden blogger with a slant!
How did you find me? I am curious. GGW?
Glad you like the beer holder, I know I do!
ESP.
Great photo. Lots of green going on there as well as textures and depth. Good luck in the contest.
Great photo. Lots of green going on there as well as textures and depth. Good luck in the contest.
Thanks Anonymous.
Thank you Teresa. And good luck in the contest to you too!
ESP
Good combination of colors and textures – wish you luck with the contest!
Hi Melody.
Thank you.
Layers upon layers of fronds. Very cool. And green… Nicely done.
Hi John, good to hear from you again.
Glad you like the shot,
ESP.
Found you via Gardening Gone Wild. Beautiful photograph.
Hi Georgia.
Glad you found me, and happy to hear that you liked the photograph.
ESP.
Hiya ESP,
I thought this would be the best when you entered it, and I still reckon that is the case.
Fascinating whirling pattern into the depths…….
Hi joco.
Thank you.
I love your blog! I will be going through it when I get chance.
ESP,