Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Killed By A Fly

The white fly killed this tree in three years.

The bark is falling off. One year ago the tree still looked good.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

Two Front Dooors

The covered walk way to the left looks like a porch but there is no space for a chair.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009

A Costus, Related To Ginger


This is Costus spicatus

Friday, September 25, 2009

B. David Sander

This orchid is a hybrid but it's a natural one from the jungle. In nature species seldom produce hybrids.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

It's Very Pink

I remember houses in the 40s with this shade of pink, so I guess it's a historic color. It's still not one of my favorites.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

In The Zingiberaceae Family

The Curcuma is a relative of the gingers.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Now That's A Greenhouse

They don't need to paint there house every 10 years. But they need to trim the vines every month.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

For Sale

The building is not finished but it's already ready to be sold.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Quadruplets

The four coconut palms were planted at the same time and they seem to look formal.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

As Pretty As It Can Be

The new owner of this 80 year old house has landscaped, painted and put on a new roof. It never looked so good.