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$3 vanda orchids

So here it goes… not a traditional way to plant Vandas but they seem to be thriving so far (approximately 2 months). When I was watering today, I sprayed the Vandas a few times until their roots were dark green. Looking good!

village de l’est and dividing bromeliads

I was reading InsideOut and came across these gardening articles that I thought were interesting.

free gardening publications

Links to FREE gardening publications in pdf format from the LSUAgCenter’s website. Louisiana landscaping, ponds and vegetable gardening…

cedar slat wall

Here is my solution for displaying mounted bromeliads and orchids on my back patio. It covered a dated eyesore of a wall… do it yourself!

hey y’all!

My name is Jeanne and I have lived in the New Orleans, LA area my whole life. I grew up in nurseries and garden centers because my mother was a licensed horticulturalist, so I guess “green” runs through my blood. I love gardening and have a passion for tropical plants… especially orchids and bromeliads. Through [...]