Author Archives: Andrew

About Andrew

Plant lover living in Toronto, Canada where I grow a wide range of plants in a very small space.

So it’s been about a year…

Posted on October 26, 2012

Hi. You may have noticed it’s been about a year since I last posted. Another year has come and gone at work, and in the garden, and with all the house plants. And things are, generally speaking, going well with … Continue reading →

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It’s starting…

Posted on October 25, 2011

Lets just get the Christmas season off with a bang. First real container of the season. Meant to showcase some different ways to use materials for something we’re putting on for our landscapers next week. It’s also actually pretty light … Continue reading →

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Aloe I.D.?

Posted on October 24, 2011

Considering this plant. It is awesome but also expensive. 6″ pot, dwarf and clump forming are both things I like in my Aloes and this one adds some very nice colour. Also, anyone know what it might be?

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New plant (sort of)

Posted on October 21, 2011

Pineapple This pineapple was destined to be sold as a cut flower and eventually tossed, a fate I’ve hopefully saved it from (it may end up not being used as a cut flower and tossed anyway if it doesn’t work). … Continue reading →

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Proteaceae for the holidays

Posted on October 19, 2011

I got the opportunity today to buy some things direct from one of our suppliers/floral importers with no further retail mark up. Well, it’s a little ways away from Christmas (or even winter for that matter) but these things are … Continue reading →

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Sweet Bromeliad, bro.

Posted on October 6, 2011

But do I need it? And what is it, exactly?

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Rose and Fern Pictures

Posted on September 30, 2011

I took these two pictures for Bloom Day and Foliage Followup but didn’t end up doing a post for either. There were other pictures too but these were the best for each day. NOID Red Rose. I really really wish … Continue reading →

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