Night-blooming Cereus

Night-blooming Cereus
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On this night, a couple of years ago, we caught three in bloom at once.

Night-blooming Cereus

Night-blooming Cereus
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

The trick with these is to know which night they are going to bloom and then remember to stay up late enough to see the show. The next morning is tooooo late!

Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia)

Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia)
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

Our friend, Clyde Cannon, gave us this start from his brugmansia about four years ago. Mary's Gardeners frequently exchange plants from their own gardens with each other and if historically appropriate, bring starts to Mary's Garden.

Evening Out at the Omni, Holly and Clint

Evening Out at the Omni, Holly and Clint
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Charlottesville Omni with Friends

Charlottesville Omni with Friends
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Charlottesville Omni with Friends

Charlottesville Omni with Friends
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

An evening out for Mary's Gardeners, organized by Bonnie and Clyde seated at head of table.

Container Garden at The Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michael's, MD

Container Garden at The Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michael's, MD
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This large patio at The Inn at Perry Cabin (an historic site) is surrounded by a dazzling display of plants and flowers in containers.

Weekend Getaway in St. Michael's

Weekend Getaway in St. Michael's
Originally uploaded by snjdavis

We enjoyed a very relaxing couple of days over on the Eastern Shore with John's brother, Click, and sister-in-law, Sally, from Cleveland, Ohio.