November 2006 Archives

Bougainvillea Species – grow and marvel its beauty!

Bougainvillea species (Paper Flower)
I’ve always been enchanted by bougainvilleas from young! They flourish practically everywhere around our tropical country, whether in the urban, rural or coastal areas.
They’re truly a sight to behold, especially when their colourful bracts far outnumber their foliage and these are often seen planted along our coastal roads where the sun can [...]

Alpinia purpurata ‘Red’ is simply stunning!

Alpinia purpurata (Red Ginger, Red Ginger Lily, Jungle King/Queen)

Murraya koenigii whose leaves are a must in curries!

Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. (Curry Leaf/Leaves, Curry Leaf Tree)

Dahlia ‘Suffolk Punch’ dressed in crimson red!

Dahlia ‘Suffolk Punch’ (Garden Dahlia)

Our Backyard Garden

An area measuring 22 feet by 9 feet just outside our kitchen, entering and exiting through our back door. This is another gardening area at the back of our home that delights us very much, mainly because our lovable pet dog, Maxi, the resident king is here.

Our Indoor Garden – a courtyard actually!

This courtyard adjoining our dining hall, though small with an area measuring 13 feet by 8 feet, is definitely big enough for us to indulge our gardening passion and do some workouts and breathing exercises to keep fit, all within the privacy of our home. We love this open space area that not only [...]

An overview of our garden

It’s sort of scattered in the front, back and within our home premise, just a land area of 22 feet wide by 85 feet long! Ooooh…we just love our garden as it is, divided into three areas actually with the front yard, courtyard and backyard. Hehe, all within just a few walking steps from one [...]