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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Magic Afoot at Jungle Fever

Last Saturday, I got to work at Jungle Fever nursery for a few hours.  It was a day of heavy rain but cleared up a bit later in the day.  Of course I took my camera along to share some of the magic of the place with you!

This neon colored grevellea caught my attention.


Looking up.  Yes, that's a rose in glorious bloom in March!  Magic!

I'll be quiet for a while so that you can enjoy the pictures!










 Arctostaphylos

Bergenia

Azolla (mosquito fern, duckweed fern, fairy moss, water fern) is an aquatic fern!




Aponogeton distachyos or Aponogeton distachyum, also known as Waterblommetjie (lit. trans. water-floret), Cape-pondweed, Water Hawthorn, Vleikos and Cape Pond Weed.



Lewisia




Primula vulgaris







Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold'

Phyllostachys vivax


What's so special about this violet?

It's growing in this Butia capitata!  Magic I tell you!

Happy first day of spring; it's finally here! Hope you have a magical weekend!

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  1. AlanMarch 20, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    So much pretty! I saw that aquatic fern for the first time last year. I think I need to add a small water feature on the deck and put some of that in it!

    Nice photos!

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 20, 2015 at 2:45 PM

      That water fern is amazing and Jungle Fever has had it for as long as I can remember. In full sun it turns red. I get a handful each season, throw it in a water pot and it fills it very quickly! You'll love it!

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  2. Chickadee GardensMarch 20, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Wow, what a cool place to work! Nice pics, Peter. I love the Lewisias especially...thanks for sharing.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 20, 2015 at 2:47 PM

      I'm lucky enough to work there a few times a year when Jerry needs a day off. If I ever won the lottery, I'd have a nursery as it's so much chatting with people about plants and being around so many wonderful growing things.

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  3. AlisonMarch 20, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful photos, especially the ones of the water drops. One good thing about our rain, it does make for some great pictures.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 20, 2015 at 2:49 PM

      Thanks, Alison. Rain...it's a love/hate relationship, isn't it?

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  4. chavlinessMarch 20, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Working on Saturday is unthinkable, unless you work in a nursery. How lucky are you?
    The close up of the grevellea looks like the most unusual blooming conifer... till you zoom out. Terrific pictures, Peter. Those ruffled sherbet primrose... I'm speechless. Lets hope for a few dry hours this weekend; last Sunday was a wet one...

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 20, 2015 at 2:52 PM

      Very lucky indeed! I'm all for a bit of good gardening weather this wekend!

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  5. danger gardenMarch 20, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Ah Jungle Fever, you make me want to hop in the car and drive up for a visit.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 20, 2015 at 2:53 PM

      Put the petal to the metal sister, you'll be here in no time!

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  6. Mark and GazMarch 20, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Oh how fun you were able to spend some time there! Inspired with those Buddha heads positioned like how they did it, and interesting to see their butias planted so close like that which I quite like the effect of.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:48 AM

      Jerry, the one man show at Jungle Fever, is pretty amazing!

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  7. Kris PetersonMarch 20, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    I laughed at your opening comment that you "got to work at Jungle Fever" but I'd feel exactly the same way if a nursery/garden center actually let me loose on their property (without a wallet in hand). You got great photos too. Happy Spring, Peter!

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      Kid in a candy shop! Thanks, Kris & happy spring to you!

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  8. Linda ReederMarch 20, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Great photos, Peter! Raindrops on petals again today. But it's a spring rain now!

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:50 AM

      The return of the rain and wind is making this feel a bit more like a typical March.

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  9. Jean CampbellMarch 20, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    You meant to say play, not work. What a beautiful place to hang out even if they made you actually do something. Lewisias -- Alison has one of those. They surely would die here.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:52 AM

      You're right, it was play. I didn't have to do anything except talk with nice people about plants, my idea of heaven. Lewisias are particular about drainage but they might be able to take your heat.

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  10. Barbara/Green ObsessionsMarch 20, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    A true jungle! I love that aquatic fern. Never seen them before.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:54 AM

      The water fern is a floating plant and not at all hardy here but reproduces so quickly during the growing season that a handful can cover a pond in no time unless you have fish, in which case, they'll usually eat it faster than it can reproduce.

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  11. Anna KMarch 20, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Oh how fun! What a beautiful place, and lovely photos too. The bark of that Manzanita is to die for, and that water "weed" is fabulous! Plant lust is rising...

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:55 AM

      It's a cool place indeed! Glad that your plant lust has some more fuel!

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  12. Linda LehmusvirtaMarch 21, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Outstanding pictures on a rainy day! And believe me, when I FINALLY get up your way (my dream) I'll be heading for the "Jungle!"

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:56 AM

      Y'all come on up! There are so many exceptional nurseries to visit!

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  13. khakiMarch 21, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful photos! Happy spring!!

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  14. Tatyana@MySecretGardenMarch 22, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Interesting place!
    Your images are inspiring, Peter! Bravo!

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 22, 2015 at 7:58 AM

      It is and interesting place indeed.
      Thank you Tatyana. That means a lot coming from you whose photos are always magical!

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  15. chlorisMarch 22, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Some lovely plants; gorgeous primroses and lewisias and superb photos. I love the raindroppy ones.

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  16. rickiiMarch 23, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    You call that work?

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  17. LesApril 4, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    The flowers are lovely, but the water beading on the foliage is even more so to me.

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