I am not an exceptional gardener.  But I am an enthusiastic gardener.  And a photographer.  And somewhat of an information junkie.  There is truly nothing special about my yard and garden.  Other than I decided to systematically make pictures of it when the plants were in bloom and the light was complementary.  And then upload the photos to this website.  And then write about my experience as an unexceptional gardener.  Which makes my average, run-of-the-mill yard special I suppose.  And I embrace the irony.  

I started this "project" in late June of 2024.

I have come to think of my indoor plants as house guests.  But when they visit, I have no idea how long they will stay.  I try to accommodate their needs: light, water, humidity and temperature.  Occasional fertilizer.  Insect intervention.  Sometimes I get it right, sometimes I don’t.  I have had house guests shrivel up and turn brown, or go limp and mushy, or lose all their leaves in a matter of months.  Other house guests have hung around for years on end.  I’m not particular about who visits or where they come from.  My guests hail from renown nurseries like Logees in Danielson and from generic big box stores like Home Depot and Big Y.   Many were gifts.  Some were rescued.  All were welcome.