pots and plants

we have an interesting mix of pots. from wooden bowls that have travelled through costa rica strapped to our packs (that probably were not intended to be planters per se), to large ceramic pots from indonesia and eco-friendly fiber-crete pots that have simple shapes that add simple, modern and clean beauty to any garden, terrace or stoop.

i love the rustic garden look just as much as i love a clean, modern architectural garden look. but most of all i love that all the pots that i own each comes with a story or a meaning. this makes me more passionate about holding onto them- even if they get a little neglected during the hot summer months. usually i add new plants to them at the end of summer at the end of hurricane season when rain is still quite regular.

note- this all still sounds strange to me, as i am still getting used to 'reverse' seasons. in canada, one usually plants during the spring and summer to make outdoor living spaces beautiful for the high season of summer. but here in florida, i now plant in the 'fall' to enjoy our outdoor space in the high season of winter. i love it.

today we woke up to a fantastic thunder storm. the skies were light and rain was refreshing. we were inspired to finally clean out our little backyard pot collection and put some life back into them.

i had picked up an aloe, a mini jade and some echeveria haageana succulents last week but of course, i was waiting for my personal gardener (aka husband) to make everything happen.

and so the drill came out and we started to drill holes into the bottom of our pots. proper drainage is important when container gardening. this way you keep the soil aerated and roots, happy.

put some rocks on the bottom of each pot, filled with potting soil, sprinkled on some osmocote for extra insurance and voila! instant love.

happy rainy labor day weekend...when it rains, get some pots and get high on planting! ;)