A GARDENER'S ITCH

Yesterday turned out to be a lovely sunny day, even though it

was still cold out my gardening desires kicked in.

I am longing for something green and the wonderful

aroma of things growing.

I had to have a gardening fix.

I hopped into my car and headed down to one of my

favorite greenhouses

Evergreen.

After taking in the sights and scents, I came home with this

little guy. He was in the TLC section marked down

from $12.99 to $2.77.

It's called a Begonia Rex "Escargot"

A variety from the Netherlands.

The name comes from their leaves which curl in on themselves

to resemble snail shells.

I did some reading and he should bloom in autumn,

though some articles said red while others said pale

pink. I'm not picky, either will be fine by me.

I pulled this picture for Google Images...

hopefully one day he will look like this.



I also snagged a Birds Nest Fern. I've wanted one
for a while now.

This is a plant I've had for about a year, can't remember

for the life of me what it is called.

I cut it back at the start of winter and it is

beginning to bloom.

If you are a gardener and need a fix go visit

Aiken House & Garden's

Blast of Color.

Oh to visit Prince Edward Island!

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Happy Sunday.