I can’t believe how long it has been since I last posted here. Truth is, almost the entire summer I have been sick, had surgery and now recovering. I sincerely hope I am now on my way upward. Today marks almost four weeks since my surgery and with each day I gain a little more ambition to get outside in the tiki garden area and unravel the last 2-3 months of growth. It is past time for planting for the winter garden but here in [...] Read more »
I have written about this plant before here on the tikibar living site. It has been one of my most favorite plants for many many years now and continues to intrigue me. My mother was the first to introduce me to it. This plant that is called “Bat Plant” by most. My mother and grandmother have always referred to it as “The Batwing Plant.” I have adopted that name as well. This particular plant that resides inside the Tikibar area was a gift to me [...] Read more »
I know, I know! It seems like forever since posting an update on my gardening adventures. Truth is, I have not had the time. I do apologize. I have had several emails asking me what was happening at the tikibar and how is the garden doing? So, here is the latest. The garden is growing rapidly and surviving even in this horrific heat we are experiencing. To me, it is hotter than last year. I spent the last few days at my mothers helping pick [...] Read more »
TODAY A BLESSING FROM ABOVE. The past week the temperature has climbed upwards to the 95 degree mark. And no matter how much I water, the plants still look as though they are begging for more. What they needed was a good soaking from heaven above! That prayer was answered today. I took this photo from inside looking out at the rain pouring down onto the tomato plants. I know it has been several days since posting but busy gets in the way. Not just [...] Read more »
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