Sowmya SundarMy tryst with GardeniasI saw this beauty awhile ago in a resort in Florida and looking at it brought back a wave of memories. The gardens of the ground floor…3 min read·Jun 30, 2021----
Sowmya SundarThen there are lilies…Before coming to the US, my idea of a lily was restricted to be ‘ lily white’.4 min read·Jun 23, 2021----
Sowmya SundarConfederate Jasmine ( Star Jasmine)When I mentioned this name…Sundar asked, ‘Why is it called Confederate Jasmine?’ And I drew a blank. Hmmm, It didn’t occur to me at all to…2 min read·Jun 22, 2021----
Sowmya SundarHerb garden @ DC’s ArboretumSo on Saturday morning, we decided to walk into DC’s Arboretum. I especially wanted to revisit their Bonsai collection…I was so enthralled…4 min read·Jun 21, 2021----
Sowmya SundarHydrangeasHydrangeas are probably one of the most popular shrubs that are planted here in gardens of Virginia.Their popularity is next only to…3 min read·Jun 18, 2021----
Sowmya SundarGaillardia or Blanket flowerVery aptly called the Fire wheel!!2 min read·Jun 16, 2021----
Sowmya SundarMy beautiful WisteriasThe first time I really registered the name Wisteria was in a television series that had the characters living in “Wisteria Lane’.2 min read·Jun 15, 2021----
Sowmya SundarSnapdragons June 11, 2021Now, I have heard of snapping turtles and dragon flowers.1 min read·Jun 11, 2021----
Sowmya SundarNasturtium — 10 June 2021What a name!! Sounds like a chemistry class naming elements like Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Now Nasturtium!3 min read·Jun 11, 2021----