Beginner Gardening: Tra la! It's May! , 1 by mamasita

mamasita wrote:
I love tropicals, and my favorites are orchids. There is something wonderful about them, and having different plants in bloom all year round makes them a welcome part of my life. I simply cannot pass a display without having to look through to see if there is something I don't have and might be able to grow. They have taught me patience, but not self-control!

My other loves are cacti and succulents, and they are taking a larger portion of my heart these days with their gorgeous blooms (mostly viewed on DG) and unusual forms. This carried over into creating a small cold-hardy C&S garden which made it through our winter.

Bonsai have caught my attention, and they are much more of a challenge than anything else. Right now, I am concentrating on a few indoor subjects, but hope to branch out to creating some for the outdoors, as well.

A partial view of one of my set ups: