I have been in Thailand for a couple of weeks enjoying the sun, warmth and lush colours of the plants so I had to include some photos.
- Cannonball tree
Never heard of this before, a native of south America and related to the Brazil nut tree. Revered by Buddhists and planted near temples. A tall solid looking tree with girly pink flowers and extraordinary round hard wood like fruit (the cannon balls).
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- Orchid farm just outside Bangkok
Somewhere in the canal and river network far away from the streets and traffic of Bangkok there is this little haven.
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- Koi Samui airport
This is the prettiest airport I have ever been to! The grounds are more like a botanical garden than human transit station. There is even a lotus pool.
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- Pruned apple tree
The tree surgeon sorted out the apple this week. It was beginning to take over when in leaf. I love its clean strong shape now.
- Snowdrops in their full glory
- Witch hazel
My favourite shrub illuminated against the blue sky yesterday. Unfortunately, it is grey today but spring is on its way.
If you would like to see some more peoples’ places and plants go to the Propagator’s site via this link the Propagator
2 Black Hens 
Wow, that cannonball tree is something else! I’d never heard of it before now. I read that bats pollinate, but I would guess they return to eat too!
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What a peculiar tree that Cannonball tree is. Never seen anything like it before. Love love love that Lotus pool.
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Yes, the cannonball tree is most unusual, a new one for me. The yellow witch hazel against the blue sky is just lovely.
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Hi Jane it’s fascinating to see the evolution of your garden. Well impressed.
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It always feels great to have the fruit trees pruned! Your apple is beautiful.You must be pleased with all those snowdrops along your path. Those probably made coming home from Thailand not too shabby.
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Just looking at the beautiful birds in your snowy garden. When do you expect it to thaw?
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I can’t believe that cannonball tree! What a show stopper that is! Wouldn’t be grand if all airports had a garden area like that one! The gardeners would never leave! Beautiful post!
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Thank you Cady. Indeed airports are usually so ugly. Arriving back at Heathrow at night really brought that home to me!
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