First Bonsai Orange Tree Bloom

I was surprised to find my bonsai orange tree filled with tons of buds (25 or so) since the tree has already set many many little green fruit. The first flower opened today. I apologize for the quality of this photo and will try to post another one tommorow in day light. I am very impressed by this tree considering how well it is doing indoors. Hopefully, we will eventually have some edible oranges from it. However, the best part of this tree is that it is self-polinating so there is no need for birds & bees to spread pollen.

Bonsai Orange Tree Flower 4/19/12

Boston Flower & Garden Show 2012

 

Ideal Deck


Over 25 exhibits and many unique shops is what I found at this year's Flower & Garden Show at the Seaport Hotel / Convention center. There were lots of beautiful flowers in bloom not only daffodils (Narcissus), tulips, roses, hellebores, peonies, lilies of all sorts, poppys and many many more. My favorite was the vast number tulip varieties (especially the orange and yellow ones). There was also an exhibit featuring bonsai plants. This included the typical plants only (ie Azaleas, dogwood, etc). What was far more interesting were the bonsai plants being offered up for sale. I gave up on waiting for my citrus tree seeds to germinate and bought a 3 foot bonsai orange tree. The only sad part is that I have no idea how old this one is. I will get it cleaned up and post a picture soon!





Poppy & Tulips



Tulips & Daffodils






Bonsai trees flowers

 

Beautiful Purple Flowers



Calla Lillies



Fountain with Flowers