'Musa' is the link between my attempts at growing tropical plants amongst other more 'normal' plants, 'Musa' being the botanical term for the banana genus, and the name of a mountain close to where we holiday in Turkey - Musa Dag. This blog will be mainly about the garden and its plants including attempts at growing bananas, colocasias etc. here in the UK. Other subjects may/will creep into this blog including holidays in Adrasan, music, food and other meanderings.
Three Hostas, Gunnera, Bamboo and Hydrangea aspera
The Gunnera is the species 'tinctoria' which is slightly smaller and more manageable than its cousin 'manicata'. A very easy and impressive plant to grow.
Hydrangea aspera is, I think, the best Hydrangea. Its large rough leaves have a lovely colour and its flowers are very distinctive. A very easy shrub that does well in shade and adds another shade of green to the composition.
This photo was taken on July 16th 2008. This post is added as an attempt to build a database of good plants to this blog.
Crocuses
Crocuses
Originally uploaded by emagen
Spring! I like early Spring bulbs but can never get enthused enough to plant them. The short hours of daylight mean that I never see them during the week and even at weekends bad weather can limit time in the garden. BUT today the sun shone and it was quite mild, these crocuses looked great - at least - until I accidentally trod on them!!!
Phyllostachys nigra
Musa Dag
Musa Dag - Cavus
Originally uploaded by emagen
This is the mountain Musa Dag close to Adrasan in Turkey. Adrasan (also known as Cavus) is where we have spent summer holidays for the past 5 years.
Musa Sikkimensis
Musa Sikkimensis
Originally uploaded by emagen
The first photo posted on this bog has to be of a banana plant - botanical name (genus) Musa.