Exotic Gardening with Rare and Strange Plants

Whew, life is about to get busy. I started back up at the greenhouses today. This is the first day of many, the working stiff’s nine to five, the dirty grind begins. Although I was laid off for the season in November, it feels as though i never left. In all truth , it’s good to be back and I’m looking forward to see what 2011 holds. The vibe so far seems positive enough, a couple people that used to cause me grief aren’t returning this year, and people seem optimistic. I’m starting a little later this year then the last due to my Mexican adventures. I always find it’s a strange feeling to go from 0-100 in a matter of a weekend, going from endless free time to exceptionally busy. Alas this is life.

Throughout this all I would like to attempt to keep this blog going this year. I spent much of last year dreaming of the idea, and now it’s time to make it happen. I will try my best to fit it in my busy schedule, everyone needs a creative outlet right?

Only 10 months to go. DAY 1, check!

I spent much of the day filling orders for the early spring color. Bulbs such as crocus, daffodil, hyacinth, snowdrops and dwarf iris. Let us also not forget the never ending fields of primulas, in all different sizes. Let the madness begin!

5 Responses to The first day of the rest of my life.

  • Carolyn says:

    Yes it’s time to find some primrose for my porch. They are my “go to” flower when the snow begins to melt and I need more than subtle color in my world. Great blog you have going on here… I’ll look forward to visiting again!

  • The Victoria Gardener says:

    I had the same feeling while visiting mexico last week. I love the tropical plants, and the colorful exotics, but in time I found myself missing that plants of the temperate garden. I guess the grass is always greener?

  • Oh, I really needed these pictures. My husband got transferred to Barbados 2 months ago, who would think that I would be lusting over spring bulbs when there are so many beautiful flowering plants here? But I am!

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Mr Nat. Gardener, Plant Nerd
Tips and tales about gardening in one of the most mild climates in Canada. Specializing in rare and strange plants from far out destinations, this is the story of an obsessed young gardener in Victoria B.C. Let's create more tropical gardens in the garden city on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.