Luz Navarro of New Jersey showcases a sense of culture and tropicals in his whimsical garden.
"My garden is located in Long Branch, NJ. It is a breath of fresh air in an ordinary neighborhood. I cultivate perennials and tropical plants from my native Puerto Rico. It sense of proportion reflects the gardens of many Zen temples in Japan. There is also a touch of whimsy manifested through out the different sculptures, one can not observe it without being drawn into a refreshing sense of beauty."
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Good morning Luz! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos of your garden. The hibiscus is one of my favorites. All of your plants look healthy and happy. I'm sure you take your ti plant and several others in to overwinter in the warmth of your home. Your koi are beautiful and provide a calming effect when you have time to enjoy them!
Hi, Luz. Thanks for sharing your colorful garden with bright happy plants and entertaining objects of ornamentation. One of the things that is so special about gardening is how personal it is and how it can be an expression of personality. I envy your success with hibiscus. I get drawn to those tropical flowers but the plant never looks as good once it is in my possession. You must know the right formula of watering and fertilizing and whatever else goes into having a happy and thriving hibiscus.
Thank you so much!
Love all your touches of your native home!
Thank you!
What fun! You've pulled together a feeling of home and a flair for whimsy!
Thank you!
Yes! Thank you
I am very happy that my sister has such a beautiful garden, distinctive of our island of Puerto Rico
Thank you, beloved sister!
Luz, the joy you feel from your garden shows in the photos you have shared with the GPOD community. The wooden parrot is delightful as are your koi and colorful flowers, there's no wonder why you love them all!
Thank you
It's so nice to have a garden that is personal and full of whimsy. Your tropicals are beautiful and worth the extra work!
Thank you!
Thank you!
I really enjoyed seeing your tropical collection. The dark foliage and vibrant colors of your art pieces work well together and look very happy. The hibiscus is lovely and reminds me of my time living in the tropics :)
Thank you
Love the combinations of the beautiful plants and the wonderful whimsical sculpture. A true reflexion of your homeland..
Thank you!
Good morning in tropical New Jersey. it's so great the way you are keeping your Puerto Rican roots alive by creating such an enjoyable garden. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. Happy Friday Gpoders.
Thank you
Fabulous!!! Such beautiful photos of healthy plants !!! What a treat
Crazy about that pond, too
Thank you!
I love the whimsy. I am working on an area of my Wisconsin garden to look tropical . We'll see.
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