This Saturday members of the RI Branch of the ABS planted a begonia garden at the botanical center at Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI. All the plants were donated by members to surround the 'Yuletide' camellia that was already there. The begonia information will be given to the docents so that people on the tour will be able to appreciate the variety of sizes, shapes and colors that were planted. The donations ranged from heirloom plants to cell packs of wax begonias that somehow never got planted in the spring (you know how that goes). Future expansion calls for miniature begonias in a large terrarium. It is so exciting for our members to have a spot to showcase the plants we hold dear! If you are planning a visit to New England be sure to stop by the botanical center and enjoy the largest display of carnivorous plants north of Atlanta as well as the newest garden... a bountiful begonia display!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Reprieve from the Cold
The weather has improved... instead of clear and cold it is rainy with warmer temperatures. All my begonias are inside along with the true tropicals. Today DH and I went to the big box store and bought supplies to turn our bedroom balcony into an over-wintering space. We'll see how it works; I'm more concerned about it getting too warm during the day than being too cold at night.
I just planted a big tub with three red bananas surrounded by small ferns. I want to keep that going all winter!
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