Split Rock

This is our first attempt at growing a “split rock” (Pleiospilos nelii). I’ve heard they are notoriously difficult and need a lot of sun, which is certainly not something we have an abundance of in northeastern Pennsylvania. But he was so cute and only $2.50 this morning at Lowe’s. We couldn’t resist. To our surprise, … Read more

One Puzzle for this Summer

During such a busy and perfect-weather summer, who has time for jigsaw puzzles? Well, we just had to do one! We finished this peaceful panoramic waterfall view tonight while relaxing outside on the patio.

Lovely Cactus Flowers

The warm temperatures and sunshine we’ve had lately have been most welcome. My Gymnocalycium bloomed again! She obviously recovered well from the spider mite damage of last year (the scars from which are, unfortunately, permanent).