Articles related to "Ixia"
Corn Lily - The Species Ixia
One of our favourite, widely-grown species from South Africa. A description of the Ixia species from the family Iridaceae.
ixia • species • growing • plants • seeds
One of our favourite, widely-grown species from South Africa. A description of the Ixia species from the family Iridaceae.
ixia • species • growing • plants • seeds
Ixia in Winter
Some of the lovely species flowering in Gippsland winter, include my favourite, the Ixia. Their marvellous colors brighten up the wintery days.
ixia • richardson • flowers • seeds • bulbs
Some of the lovely species flowering in Gippsland winter, include my favourite, the Ixia. Their marvellous colors brighten up the wintery days.
ixia • richardson • flowers • seeds • bulbs
Spring is a wonderful time
On a beautiful spring day, what a joy it is to wander in the garden. My garden is full of pots - but beautiful flowers also.
spring • wonderful • time for me • go around • daily
On a beautiful spring day, what a joy it is to wander in the garden. My garden is full of pots - but beautiful flowers also.
spring • wonderful • time for me • go around • daily
Ixia in Spring
My favourite species, the Ixia is flowering its way through spring and providing some marvellous flowers. They will continue through summer, bringing delight to my garden.Come in and enjoy looking at "Ixias in Spring."
ixia • richardson • bulbs • seeds • flowers
My favourite species, the Ixia is flowering its way through spring and providing some marvellous flowers. They will continue through summer, bringing delight to my garden.Come in and enjoy looking at "Ixias in Spring."
ixia • richardson • bulbs • seeds • flowers
Ixia pumilio
It is always exciting when a new plant species is discovered. Ixia pumilio was discovered in 1983 on a farm in South Africa. It is now relatively easy to obtain. Why not try growing it ?
ixia • richardson • pumilio • seeds • growing
It is always exciting when a new plant species is discovered. Ixia pumilio was discovered in 1983 on a farm in South Africa. It is now relatively easy to obtain. Why not try growing it ?
ixia • richardson • pumilio • seeds • growing
Bulbs and Plants of the World
An introduction to the writer and the typical species of bulbs he likes to grow, especially South African bulb species
introduction • south africa • bulbs • ixia • plants
An introduction to the writer and the typical species of bulbs he likes to grow, especially South African bulb species
introduction • south africa • bulbs • ixia • plants
Back to the Elegant Lilium
The Lilium is one of the most loved and grown plants in the world. It is also one of my favourites.
lilium • richardson • plants • seeds • ixia
The Lilium is one of the most loved and grown plants in the world. It is also one of my favourites.
lilium • richardson • plants • seeds • ixia
Crucifix Orchards - the Reed Epidendrums
The epidendrums are of tropical American origin, with about 400 species known.They are closely related to the Cattleya family.
epidendrums • orchids • plants • south american • tropical
The epidendrums are of tropical American origin, with about 400 species known.They are closely related to the Cattleya family.
epidendrums • orchids • plants • south american • tropical
Garments from the Garden
Nature drapes us all year round with her amazing beauty. We mere humans can use this magic in creating fabulous designs in garments to adorn us.
richardson flowers • seeds • bulbs • world • international
Nature drapes us all year round with her amazing beauty. We mere humans can use this magic in creating fabulous designs in garments to adorn us.
richardson flowers • seeds • bulbs • world • international
Growing Gourds Part 2
we continue this article on this fascinating plant, the Gourd. They are intersting to grow and fun to decorate.
gourds • bill • richardson • seeds • bulbs
we continue this article on this fascinating plant, the Gourd. They are intersting to grow and fun to decorate.
gourds • bill • richardson • seeds • bulbs
Growing Lilies from Seed
The wonderful Lilium is commencing to flower now here in our spring weather. Seed is a practical and inexpensive way to propagate them. Why not have a go!
lilium • seeds • richardson • bulbs • growing
The wonderful Lilium is commencing to flower now here in our spring weather. Seed is a practical and inexpensive way to propagate them. Why not have a go!
lilium • seeds • richardson • bulbs • growing
Haemanthus albiflos
Haemanthus albiflos is one of the lovely evergreens in this family. It is easy to grow and will give all year round pleasure with just a little looking after. Why not try it?
heamanthus • albiflos • bulbs • seeds • growing
Haemanthus albiflos is one of the lovely evergreens in this family. It is easy to grow and will give all year round pleasure with just a little looking after. Why not try it?
heamanthus • albiflos • bulbs • seeds • growing
Hyacinths
Hyacinths are seen in just about every garden in Australia. So versatile and with a wonderful heady perfume they are one of our favourites.
hyacinths • bulbs • flowers • ixia • seeds
Hyacinths are seen in just about every garden in Australia. So versatile and with a wonderful heady perfume they are one of our favourites.
hyacinths • bulbs • flowers • ixia • seeds
In our Gardens
When we bring a new plant home to our garden, we always know how it will grow. Or do we? Sometimes the unknown plant can become a nuisance. Has this happened to you?
weeds • plants • bulbs • richardson • seeds
When we bring a new plant home to our garden, we always know how it will grow. Or do we? Sometimes the unknown plant can become a nuisance. Has this happened to you?
weeds • plants • bulbs • richardson • seeds
Lachenalia
Lachenalia are one of the most rewarding of the small, South African species to grow. They will reward you right through the winter months with the most remarkable flowers. Well worth having a try. Why don't you and enjoy the rewards?
lachenalia • bulbs • plants • seeds • ixia
Lachenalia are one of the most rewarding of the small, South African species to grow. They will reward you right through the winter months with the most remarkable flowers. Well worth having a try. Why don't you and enjoy the rewards?
lachenalia • bulbs • plants • seeds • ixia
Melbourne International Flower Show
The Melbourne Flower Show is famous the world over for amazing style and design. Here is but a brief picture of ths wonderful event.
melbourne • design • ixia • seeds • bulbs
The Melbourne Flower Show is famous the world over for amazing style and design. Here is but a brief picture of ths wonderful event.
melbourne • design • ixia • seeds • bulbs
Melbourne International Flower Show 2001- 1
The Melbourne International Flower Show was par excellence this year. Join me in looking at show great photographs and reading a brief summary of the wonderful day we spent there.
flowers • bulbs • richardson • seeds • ixia
The Melbourne International Flower Show was par excellence this year. Join me in looking at show great photographs and reading a brief summary of the wonderful day we spent there.
flowers • bulbs • richardson • seeds • ixia
Poison Study Book Review
Yelena has been saved from the noose to be the Commander's food taster, but she has to wonder whether she'll die anyway from poison or from the coming revolution.
poison study book review • poison study review • poison study • maria v. snyder • young adult fantasy
Yelena has been saved from the noose to be the Commander's food taster, but she has to wonder whether she'll die anyway from poison or from the coming revolution.
poison study book review • poison study review • poison study • maria v. snyder • young adult fantasy
The African Garden
During illness one has time to contemplate the meaning of life. My African Garden has evolved during a time of reflection and inner peace.
inner peace • richardson • plants • garden • bulbs
During illness one has time to contemplate the meaning of life. My African Garden has evolved during a time of reflection and inner peace.
inner peace • richardson • plants • garden • bulbs
The Chasmanthe of South Africa
Chasmanthe has a place in every garden. The lush green leaves make a wonderful backdrop and the flowers speak for themselves.
chasmanthe • bulbs • corms • leaves • ixia
Chasmanthe has a place in every garden. The lush green leaves make a wonderful backdrop and the flowers speak for themselves.
chasmanthe • bulbs • corms • leaves • ixia
Thinking of Autumn
Never a dull moment around my place. I'm getting ready for Autumn, which isn't that far away. Checking out pots and plants and boxes and bulbs. A joyful but busy job.
bulbs • seeds • ixia • growing • autumn
Never a dull moment around my place. I'm getting ready for Autumn, which isn't that far away. Checking out pots and plants and boxes and bulbs. A joyful but busy job.
bulbs • seeds • ixia • growing • autumn
Vivid Veltheimia
Veltheimia is a lovely South African species that is sought after the world over. It is extremely easy to grow from seed but for some reason is considered difficult by some growers. Well worth trying if you have the urge.
seeds • plants • growing • richardson • hybrids
Veltheimia is a lovely South African species that is sought after the world over. It is extremely easy to grow from seed but for some reason is considered difficult by some growers. Well worth trying if you have the urge.
seeds • plants • growing • richardson • hybrids
A hint of Spring
Within the cold months of Winter, there is a touch of Spring in my garden. Winter is a beautiful time in Gippsland when wonderous flowers blossom..
winter • spring • bulbs • seeds • richardson
Within the cold months of Winter, there is a touch of Spring in my garden. Winter is a beautiful time in Gippsland when wonderous flowers blossom..
winter • spring • bulbs • seeds • richardson
Growing Lilium 1
The Lilium is one of the most popular and easiest bulbs to grow. Growing techniques are highlighted and discussed in this article.
lilium • growing • plants • bulbs • soils
The Lilium is one of the most popular and easiest bulbs to grow. Growing techniques are highlighted and discussed in this article.
lilium • growing • plants • bulbs • soils
Growing Lilium 2
We continue with some of the techniques that will help you grow the wonderful Lilium species.
lilium • growing • seeds • plants • hybrids
We continue with some of the techniques that will help you grow the wonderful Lilium species.
lilium • growing • seeds • plants • hybrids
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show Part 1
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is one of the best in the world. Join me as we look at some of the highlights in March 2000. Truly a sight to experience!
melbourne • flowers • gardens • plants • displays
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is one of the best in the world. Join me as we look at some of the highlights in March 2000. Truly a sight to experience!
melbourne • flowers • gardens • plants • displays
A -MAZE-ING STORY!
Have you ever been fortunate enough to go through a man-made maze? Here in Victoria Australia, we have some really interesting ones. Join us while we browse through one at Arthurs Seat and look at some lovely photos.
maze. plants. bulbs. ixia • seeds • flowers • king
Have you ever been fortunate enough to go through a man-made maze? Here in Victoria Australia, we have some really interesting ones. Join us while we browse through one at Arthurs Seat and look at some lovely photos.
maze. plants. bulbs. ixia • seeds • flowers • king
Growing Gourds Part 1
Growing Gourds for pleasure, fun or craft, can be an exciting experience. There are so many different types to grow and - much to do with them. Read on.
gourds. ixia • richardson • seeds • plants • trellis
Growing Gourds for pleasure, fun or craft, can be an exciting experience. There are so many different types to grow and - much to do with them. Read on.
gourds. ixia • richardson • seeds • plants • trellis
Imported Garden Pests
Insects are often valuable in our gardens, although there are some in Australia that are not wanted here. Eridication and control is the only answer to keep us safe from imported pests.
bees • wasps • fire ants • australia • victoria
Insects are often valuable in our gardens, although there are some in Australia that are not wanted here. Eridication and control is the only answer to keep us safe from imported pests.
bees • wasps • fire ants • australia • victoria
The Chilean Guava
Growing fruit trees in our gardens is a real joy, getting the delicious fruit. The Chilean Guava is no exception and one to be considered.
chilean • guava • chilean guava • american • friend
Growing fruit trees in our gardens is a real joy, getting the delicious fruit. The Chilean Guava is no exception and one to be considered.
chilean • guava • chilean guava • american • friend
Wachendorfia
Wachendorfia ia another South African species that I grow. One is evergreen and the rest deciduous. Once you get this sorted out you can't go wrong.
wachendorfia • bulbs • seeds • plants • south africa
Wachendorfia ia another South African species that I grow. One is evergreen and the rest deciduous. Once you get this sorted out you can't go wrong.
wachendorfia • bulbs • seeds • plants • south africa
Weedy Watsonias
Weedy Watsonias that have escaped into our bushland environment, spreading quickly and thriving on neglect. What should we do?
weeds • watsonia • plants • latrobe • gippsland
Weedy Watsonias that have escaped into our bushland environment, spreading quickly and thriving on neglect. What should we do?
weeds • watsonia • plants • latrobe • gippsland
Finding Florida Plants in North Carolina - Part II
Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. Part II of a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?
florida • north carolina • buying plants • hostas • diana remembered
Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. Part II of a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?
florida • north carolina • buying plants • hostas • diana remembered
Home made Insecticides 1
Discussing the use of pesticides, herbicides and featuring some home-made recipes
insecticides • herbicides • cheminals • organic • home-made
Discussing the use of pesticides, herbicides and featuring some home-made recipes
insecticides • herbicides • cheminals • organic • home-made
Home made Insecticides 2
Following up on previous articles about the use of insecticides, here are some more of our home-made insecticide recipes that are safe to use. Send me that favourite recipe of yours that works for you.
pesticides • insecticides • organic • home-made • chemicals
Following up on previous articles about the use of insecticides, here are some more of our home-made insecticide recipes that are safe to use. Send me that favourite recipe of yours that works for you.
pesticides • insecticides • organic • home-made • chemicals
Using Insecticides Part 2
continuing this important discussion on the use of pesticides in our society and the alternatives to chemicals.
pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
continuing this important discussion on the use of pesticides in our society and the alternatives to chemicals.
pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show Part 2
Continuing our walk through the Melbourne Flower Show. Today, we are inside the Great Hall. Come for a stroll with me and enjoy the experience of our wonderful landscaping and designing artists.
flowers • plants • melbourne • show • artists
Continuing our walk through the Melbourne Flower Show. Today, we are inside the Great Hall. Come for a stroll with me and enjoy the experience of our wonderful landscaping and designing artists.
flowers • plants • melbourne • show • artists
The Quest for Spaghrice
Many moons have passed since the creation of the Spaghetti Tree. Now, man has again exceeded the limits of DNA programming. Spaghetti and Rice - a natural combination.
spaghetti • rice • seeds • richardson • bulbs
Many moons have passed since the creation of the Spaghetti Tree. Now, man has again exceeded the limits of DNA programming. Spaghetti and Rice - a natural combination.
spaghetti • rice • seeds • richardson • bulbs
Using Insecticides Part 1
Discussing the use of pesticides and herbicides and how we need to rationalise our way of thinking in how we use them.
pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
Discussing the use of pesticides and herbicides and how we need to rationalise our way of thinking in how we use them.
pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
Melbourne Int. Flower Show 2005
Each year, Melbourne hosts the International Flower and Garden Show. It's a great place to spend a day and stroll through the gardens.
melbourne • international • flower shaow • garden display • yearly event
Each year, Melbourne hosts the International Flower and Garden Show. It's a great place to spend a day and stroll through the gardens.
melbourne • international • flower shaow • garden display • yearly event
The Species Hesperantha
Hesperantha, known as the evening flower, is another lovely South African species that grows easily in my garden.
hesperantha • evening flower • richardson • corms • bulbs
Hesperantha, known as the evening flower, is another lovely South African species that grows easily in my garden.
hesperantha • evening flower • richardson • corms • bulbs
Cyrtanthus
Cyrtanthus is a wonderful genus with many species available, although some are only for the specialist. However, there are many hybrids and some species that you could easily add to your collection.
cyrtanthus • richardson • bill • growing • seeds
Cyrtanthus is a wonderful genus with many species available, although some are only for the specialist. However, there are many hybrids and some species that you could easily add to your collection.
cyrtanthus • richardson • bill • growing • seeds
Delightful Crinum
There are many bulbs in the world which may take your eye and the Crinum is no exception. They bring a joy of color to our gardens which is hard to beat. Take the time to liven up your garden with the delightful Crinum.
delightful crinum • crinum • delightful • bulbs • moorei
There are many bulbs in the world which may take your eye and the Crinum is no exception. They bring a joy of color to our gardens which is hard to beat. Take the time to liven up your garden with the delightful Crinum.
delightful crinum • crinum • delightful • bulbs • moorei
Festive Cheer for the Garden
The Festive Season is a wonderful time to think of others and in giving gifts. Here are a few interesting gifts which suit the garden
garden • festive • richardson • bulbs • seeds
The Festive Season is a wonderful time to think of others and in giving gifts. Here are a few interesting gifts which suit the garden
garden • festive • richardson • bulbs • seeds
Scaling and Twin Scaling of bulbs
Try a different method of multiplying your bulb stock. It's fun, it's challenging, it's rewarding and it works. Scaling and Twin Scaling for the adventurous!
scaling • twin scaling • bulbs • potting • bulbous
Try a different method of multiplying your bulb stock. It's fun, it's challenging, it's rewarding and it works. Scaling and Twin Scaling for the adventurous!
scaling • twin scaling • bulbs • potting • bulbous
South African Gardens
South Africa has some beautiful gardens which are well worth a visit if you get the chance. Here are three of the best.
gardens • bill • richardson • bulbs • south africa
South Africa has some beautiful gardens which are well worth a visit if you get the chance. Here are three of the best.
gardens • bill • richardson • bulbs • south africa
The Glorious Lily
If you have a place on your veranda for a nice, climbing plant, why not try this glorious lily. Its flower is one of the most spectacular that you will ever see.
glorious • gloriosa • lily • richardson • bulbs
If you have a place on your veranda for a nice, climbing plant, why not try this glorious lily. Its flower is one of the most spectacular that you will ever see.
glorious • gloriosa • lily • richardson • bulbs
Lachenalias in Spring
Lachenalias have fast become one of my favourites - because of their ease of growing and the variety of species as well as the magnificence of their flowers. Well worth tryng if you need extra color in your garden.
lachenalia • richardson • bulbs • seeds • flowers
Lachenalias have fast become one of my favourites - because of their ease of growing and the variety of species as well as the magnificence of their flowers. Well worth tryng if you need extra color in your garden.
lachenalia • richardson • bulbs • seeds • flowers
The Evening Flower Hesperantha
One of the many beautiful South African species, Hesperantha, is aptly called "The Evening Flower". Its perfume is unmistakable and you wander through your garden at dusk.
hesperantha • richardson • seeds • perfume • bulbs
One of the many beautiful South African species, Hesperantha, is aptly called "The Evening Flower". Its perfume is unmistakable and you wander through your garden at dusk.
hesperantha • richardson • seeds • perfume • bulbs
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