She has created a stunning garden on this mound and surrounding property that includes tons of rock, brick from old roads, and a multitude of plants. She gardens mostly in shade and tends to be drawn toward bromeliads, ferns, caladiums, ginger and a host of many unusual plants. It's hard to find a plant in your own yard to passalong to Nancy because she more than likely already has one. She is a very generous gardener who loves to share clippings or volunteer plants when you visit.
From my visit I got lots of ideas to use in my own garden which re-invigorated my interest in gardening following the hot summer months. It also set me off on a mini-shopping spree for summer clearance items!
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I can see why you were inspired here Susan. It is a gorgeous place. I wish I could grow some more tropicals. They just don't live here unless they are under glass during winter. I do so admire them.
Susan, So good to see you back in the blog world. I was fixin' to send you an e-mail to be sure you were okay.
Okay, your neighbor has done what I WISH I could do with the hills and hardscaping. does she have help? Please tell me yes, that several strong backs have helped her create this tropical paradise. Nancy's garden is beautiful. Tell her all the Florida gardeners are studying the photos and dreaming!
Meems @Hoe&Shovel
Lisa, Tropical plants are real beauties - really strong and bold. I am lucky to be able to grow them without having to bring them indoors.
Meems...Thanks for the welcome back. I just lose interest in the garden in August but this year it carried over to September. Nancy, has given me that little kick in the rear and along with the milder temps I'm back at it. Believe it or not, she and her husband did all the stone and brick work themselves. They are retired and have the time but, oh, what a back-breaking job. They've been working on this garden for 14 years. It is really beautiful. I watered her potted plants while she was away on vacation, and enjoyed sitting at the table drinking my cup of coffee, taking pics and making notes. She really ought to be in a magazine.
Glad to see that you are back--I just found your blog in mid-September and keep checking back every once in a while. What a beautiful space! Feel relaxed just looking at the photos....
Hi Susan...It's always nice to find another Susan. Welcome and please do visit again! Do you have a blog?
That´s a very nice garden indeed. The mixture of plants is great. I hope you can go "check" your neighboors garden as often as you like because it looks very relaxing. :)
I love this garden...sometimes I wish I lived in a warmer zone so I could have this look all year long. I'm still trying to get used to the cooler zone I live in now ;)
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