These are parts of the landscaped areas of the Rafael Farm in Leyte, Philippines, which i have already posted a few months ago HERE. But i found some more lively areas from my files with vibrant green colors. I am sure these will at least visually sooth the feelings of our friends still in the midst of winter. Sometimes instead of posting the snow scenes, they post photos compiled from the other seasons. With these green grounds and foliage i hope your monotones will at least have intermissions of lively vibrations. Those from the US, Canada and UK, i hope you will enjoy these. This is my way of gratitude for your snowscapes, which i enjoy because we do not have that in this perennially green patch of earth we happen to be in.
Clockwise from top left: Different kinds of palms line the walkway to the resort; a cozy hut in a wide green area is very inviting; an Arch is climbed by Thunbergia vines; a bromeliad garden nook; a bench under canopies of trees also lovely for just sitting and reading a book.
some collection of Ti plants with vibrant colors and outlines on their leaf edges
I am sure you know what these plants are, but i emphasized at the center an unusually variegated plant i found very beautiful, a variegated cassava (Manihot esculenta)
Linked to Roses and Stuff, thanks Katarina for allowing this even if a bit late already.
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All that green grass and foliage looks so warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
I recognize some of your plants, of course, because we grow them here as tropical, indoor, houseplants. Gloriously lovely while we meanwhile fight yet another snowstorm.
ReplyDeleteYour mosaics are really nice. Most of your plants are houseplants here, but they never look that good in the house.
ReplyDeleteNice to see your pictures, Have a nice day/Gela
ReplyDeleteThat's a stunning looking farm Andrea! Once upon a time we also grew the variegated Manihot esculenta, which goes deciduous in winter. It definitely looks like it's thriving there!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I love the first 2 collages. What grass is that on the first one? I like to have a garden to include those look.
ReplyDeleteAs for the second one, the way you captured and arranged the photos make them look uniformed and beautiful.
I guess you didn't purchase a new orchid, did you?
What a heavenly spot Andrea! You photos are stunning as usual. I could enlarge my Ti plant collection with some of those shown here, they are out of this world.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andrea, for putting some green in my white world. We had a gorgeous day today. Days like today tell me that Spring is just 'round the corner.
ReplyDeleteThank you from the frozen north slowly inching into spring.
ReplyDeleteI recognise most of the plants. We have a few in the garden... So we dont have to wait for blooming fiesta to see colours, all within the leaves...
ReplyDeleteThose are houseplants for me Andrea. It's lovely to see how bright and colourful the landscape is.
ReplyDeleteI know I have been quiet around blogosphere recently Andrea - the gardening season is just about starting but I found I was spending too long on the internet on blogs and commenting while other things in my life were taking 2nd place and in the end I decided that my family would have to come first. I'll probably be blogging in the next day or so. Yes wedding preparations are well under way - spent last week shopping :)
Very nice! Is this a public place that can be visited at any time?
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely streaks and patches green on those leaves Andrea arranged in interesting mosaics!
ReplyDeleteOh my..such a fabulous post..with such lush and vibrant greens..fantastic and beautiful post Andrea!!! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteRuth - hello nice to see you here! I am actually posting the greens to entice those of you in winter climes, for some warming feelings!
ReplyDeleteJodi - oh just so bad to have snowstorm, i can imagine it doesnt sound good! It could be difficult to raise these plants indoors, as here they are just left alone outside to bask in never-ending sunshine.
Donna - thanks for appreciating my mosaics. They look better in full sunshine than indoors, because that is their normal characteristics, can only thrive indoors after long acclimatization.
Gela - thanks for visiting and appreciation, I've been to your site as well.
Mark and Gaz - of course it thrives here well because it is a tropical plant, it can thrive there only forcefully after long acclimatization, and maybe they are not happy there in the cold, their genes dont have that!
One - in wide landscaped areas here, they use 'Carabao' grass, it thrives very well without much attention and they just mow it to level the shapes. That garden is already posted in the past last year. I cant buy an orchid, nobody will take care of it.
Helen - if only we are near we can easily exchange materials, because we have the same conditions.
Linda - purposely my greens are for you in the colder climes at the midst of winter.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn - yes everbody can smell spring already, thank goodness!
Bangchik - yes of course we have the same vegetation because we have the same conditions. But i saw some plants in Malaysia which i like to have too.
Rosie - take your time, spend most of it with your family, that is the priority. We can always wait for you anytime you are free. Take care.
Bom - i posted most pictures last year, forgot if you saw it. Rafael Farm is in the internet, actually Solitude Rising told me later in his comment, that it is one of the farms that inspired him. But i went there without knowing it is famous.
p3chandan - yes those Ti plants are lovely and the leaves arranged in whorls around the stem.
Kiki - thanks for visiting here again.
That is an awesome farm, Andrea.. I love seeing all of that gorgeous green, lush area... Looks like a beautiful garden... Thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
When we sit her freezing in snow we so enjoy your greenscapes in paradise! I hope one day I can visit the Phillipines. It looks so beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteno snow here but i do appreciate all the freshness of the greenery.
ReplyDeleteI like the Ti-plants! I think they are a must have in a tropical landscape. Your first collage of this beautiful place is great. Everywhere is so green and lovely in this farm. You must be really glad about the surrounding and enjoyed it a lot. Have a wonderful day Andrea!
ReplyDeleteHi! beautiful pictures.. so colorful!) my camera.. is a Nikon D3000.. )
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea. Oh, would I love to be there now. Strolling around in all of that green and sunshine. The foliage is so pretty. I love variegated plants and the Ti plants are always so colorful.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how many different shapes and shades you're showing...a great display!
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice place to go to for a relaxing stroll or maybe picnic. I like the thatch roofs and greenery. I only have one variety of T-plant.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I tried to click on 'HERE' but there is no link. Is there supposed to be a link back to your old post?
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