May 2015 ~ Straits View Garden

Colocasia

5/28/2015 native,

Colocasia Gigantea

Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris'

Colocasia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to southeastern Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Common names include Elephant-ear, Taro. Continue Reading

Coleus

5/28/2015 blackplants, native,

Plectranthus scutellarioides (coleus) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to south east Asia and Malaysia. Continue Reading

PerillaFrutescens

5/28/2015 blackplants, native,

Native from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia. Edible herb popular in Korean and Japanese cuisine. Continue Reading

Cordyline fruticosa

5/28/2015 blackplants, native,

Black Magic

Maroon

Cuphea hyssopifolia

5/25/2015 decorative,

Native Mexico Continue Reading

Potato Vine

5/25/2015 decorative,

Solanum jasminoides 'Variegata'. Native Brazil. Continue Reading

P. pellucida, native tropical America: succulent leaves and shoots can be eaten in salads, used as a potherb, or cooked as greens. The leaves are also brewed into a tea. P. maculosa: The coriander-tasting leaves are used for seasoning usually with legumes and meats. from Eat the Weeds Continue Reading

Solar Lighting

5/25/2015 sustainable,

Solvinden solar lantern from Ikea Continue Reading

Citronella

5/25/2015 medicinalherb, wildborder,

Cymbopogon nardus. Native tropical Asia. Continue Reading

Moss

5/20/2015 native,

Rainwater Harvesting

5/20/2015 sustainable,

Capacity: 150 Gallons/ 800 Litres

Some technical notes and drawings:

Demonstration of water flow during rain Continue Reading

Organic Gardening

5/20/2015 sustainable,

We practise organic gardening methods here, no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. All garden and plant household waste is composted and reused in the garden. Mulching is used to minimize watering and fertilizing is with goat or chicken manure. Continue Reading