The sun still sits low in the southern sky. Even though it's cooler, begonias can burn in the direct light, I have them hidden behind larger pots. I am going to have to design a portable "Shade-Brella" that I can spear into a large pot and have the more delicates underneath the umbra. The goal would be to block direct sun rays and protect against the heavy rains. Ideally the design would somehow allow for the "Shade-Brella" to stay in place during light to medium wind (do not try to use this name for a similar product you may design-- it's mine, though it just came to me).
The shade garden below cannot be replicated on my 4th floor terrace due to the harsher sun, wind and rain. I am a little envious when I visit this peaceful place (Palm Hammock Orchid Estate). It's easy to fall asleep leaning against the potting supply house after a good turn under the screen shaded rows of begonias, ferns, water plants, etc.
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| A large bed of b. "Arte Hodes" (or similiar with 'pig skin' texture leaf) and friends, they look quite content in this gently lit understory. |
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| The walk into Palm Hammock Orchid Estate nursery |
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The gentle water fall provides ideal moisture for the adiantum aethiopicum growing on the stone. Although known as the 'common maidenhair fern', it's delicate spray of vibrant, green leaves makes for a very elegant plant. |
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| b. peleata, a very beautiful species begonia. |
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| b. peleata, large leafed maiden hair, et al. |
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| A great center piece for the dinner table. |
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