John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on December 29th, 2008

Sharing a colorful photomontage of beautiful bloomers in our garden in December 2008. A harmonious and happy crowd that flowers throughout the year in our tropical country, Malaysia! How rewarding to grow these flowering plants (mostly perennials) that never fail to add color and brightness to our front yard!

Posted by Jacqueline on December 24th, 2008

SEASON GREETINGS… Wishing one and all, “A Very Merry Christmas A Happy New Year The All-encompassing Light of Jesus Christ And God’s Infinite Love, Grace & Mercy Always”

Posted by Jacqueline on December 18th, 2008

Daphnis nerii (Oleander Hawk-moth) Simply spectacular! To be able to see such a captivating hawk-moth in person is just too marvelous for words. And, to see its transformation from a shriveled leaf into such a strikingly beautiful moth within less than a minute is another wonderful experience altogether. Like magic actually! Reminds me of The [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on December 12th, 2008

Episcia cupreata (Flame Violet, Carpet Plant) An outstanding plant, widely grown as much for its attractive foliage as its brilliant flowers. Excellent for hanging baskets or as ground cover.

Posted by Jacqueline on December 1st, 2008

Year 2008 is fast approaching to an end! And Christmas will be rolling in soon with the blink of an eye, so to speak. Am I ready to meet my Savior, Jesus Christ? Will I stay awake and be in a state of alertness and preparedness to greet Him?

Posted by Jacqueline on November 30th, 2008

Chlorophytum amaniense (Fire Flash, Fire Glory, Mandarin Plant) A very attractive and exotic looking ornamental foliage plant that joined our tropical garden, sometime late 2005. Another love at first sight plant! The vibrant orangy-hued petioles set against the contrasting medium green leaves make it so appealing and interesting. Chlorophytum ‘Fire Flash’ will make an excellent [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on November 26th, 2008

Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo Flower/Lily, Tail Flower) A beautiful hybrid of Anthurium andraeanum that has been in our garden since early 2006, presented by a friend. 3 lovely plants in a medium-sized pot that is located at the front yard porch and producing almost continually year round, gorgeous rosy-pink flowers to our greatest delight. Even when [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on November 15th, 2008

Rhododendron simsii, Azalea indica (Indoor Azalea, Indian/Indica Azalea, Chinese Azalea/Indica, Sim’s Azalea)