Comments on: Another Trip to Paradise

By: Nell Jean

Nell Jean — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:46:16 +0000

Too grand! We all need to go somewhere so exotic and relaxing.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:46:00 +0000

OOHHH, just a little envy here on my part. That place is delicious. So classic. I was in Merrida for my first honeymoon, before I knew I would garden–it looks like I must go back. I was checking out the amazing architecture and cobblestone streets and layers and layers of beautiful peeling paint which made the walls look like abstract expressionist paintings…Now I would check out all the luscious big leaves and exotic flowers..all those things we take guilty pleasure in as dry Californians. Maybe we can work it in when your project is complete so we can check it out? I can seduce the sprout with a trip to the coast from there perhaps…

By: susan morrison (garden chick)

susan morrison (garden chick) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:32:29 +0000

Was so happy to be back in my little corner of the world after a fun but exhausting time at the garden writers conference – but now I want to hop right back on a plane and join you! Do you need an assistant? You can boss me around to your heart’s content for a chance to visit such a charming place.

By: Loree / danger garden

Loree / danger garden — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:07:32 +0000

Hey there Ms Germi….I’ve got an Agave ID post up right now (trying to get the name of a few that I inherited) and Pam said YOU are the expert…and that you’ve helped her ID a few. So I know you are SUPER busy but if you have a minute to visit danger garden and share your knowledge I would be most appreciative!

By: mcm

mcm — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:36:49 +0000

Welcome back…sounds like this trip will be lots of fun/work.
You mentioned orchids in one of your previous posts — not knowing a lot about them. Perhaps one of your local contacts knows Joanne Andrews — she is an expert on Yucatan peninsula orchids (I believe she published a book on them a few years ago) — one of the founders of Pronatura Yucatan, as well.
Weather — yes, finally we’re getting a bit more “normal” rain — but, FYI (when thinking about weather/plants) — this year really is significantly drier than normal, probably due to El Nino effect. (for example, most years some parts of the garden have standing water after heavy rains — due to the underlying bedrock –not this year!). We’ve found that dealing with the hot months of the dry season (late March-early June), and the very different conditions of the wet season are a real challenge.
Did I mention Selva y Jardin, and it’s owner Silvia in one of my previous comments? DEFINITELY check them out, if you possibly can (they have a web site).
Good luck. Have fun. And, of course you are more than welcome to visit our garden (NOT designed, but an acre or so full of trees and foliage plants)…just e-mail.

By: Germi

Germi — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:24:05 +0000

Hi all! Mexico is FAB and the project is trucking along swimmingly! Amazingly, the weather is not HELLISHLY hot, either! AND I found some plants that we’d been searching high and low for! RIGHT ON!
XXXOOO to “The Germinators”!!!

By: Rebecca Sweet

Rebecca Sweet — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:55:09 +0000

I absolutely cannot wait to read about this adventure of yours – just saying the words ‘allowed to plant water thirsty plants’ sounds so…naughty…so….indulgent – you lucky girl, you!! Have an incredible time!

By: ricki - sprig to twig

ricki - sprig to twig — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:25:26 +0000

As if it weren’t enough to stir up all our California envy! Just kidding (sort of). Thanks for sharing your charmed life.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:25:25 +0000

Lucky you. I love those Mexican hotels wit the wonderful courtyards. The weather looks perfect.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:37:25 +0000

This looks lovely – wish I could be there too!