journey through paradise

hemisphere for other new species and hybrids. I am also a huge bromeliad collector with an ever growing population of Neoregelias, Alcantareas, Aechmeas, Billbergias, Tillandsia and bi-generics. However my favourite ones are the xeric and terrestrial genuses like Dyckias, Hechtias, Bromelias and Cryptanthus. I have also recently caught on to the cactus and succulent, caudiciform and desert/arid trees and plants bug. I also tend to collect rare and/or endangered plants (seeds only or with the proper certificates) or those which you classify as an oddity such as plants which do not look anything like their genus. Finally, I always have a special place for native plants and firmly believe in their conservation. In my spare time, I love to wander around the island on field trips with the sole purpose of 'hunting', documenting and taking photos of rare native, new or forgotten species of plants. I also visit the various nurseries as past experience has made me realise you can find great finds occasionally. I also spend considerable time on the internet trawling through online nurseries and ebay to scour for interesting and rare plants to add to my collection. Lately, I have been on a hunt for seeds of many trees found in our parks and streets due to the mass blooming brought about by the onset of dry weather. I have seeds available for some of these and am happy to trade with people around the globe. I am also trying my hand at hybridising costus, and bromeliads with the hope of coming up with my own hybrids and bi-generics. I like to think that gardening keeps me sane and takes my mind off my otherwise mundane day-job! With this Page , I hope to share my experiences, learn and gain tips from fellow green-fingered enthusiasts. Give me a shout and write to me. I love to hear from fellow gardeners and collectors.