Uh... yeah... I got nothing.
Today was busy and somewhat tiring, but mostly extremely and annoyingly hot and itchy. Yup, that's right. Itchy. There are about 3 billion, 1 million, 390 thousand, 5 hundred and 62 mosquito's, and many other types of bugs as well. They all like to eat me alive, and I am not impressed. And what's with this weather today, eh? Hot, hot, hot, a few drops of rain, hot hot, hot. Oh... and of course it also is extremely humid. And did I mention the bugs? Yeah... they're everywhere. Fortunately, these awful conditions are greatly offset by the fact that I do, quite nicely, get the pleasure of viewing... (is this wrong???)... a few different members of the opposite gender who prefer to work in the cooler state of being shirtless. Quite enjoyable to be true. Uh... that's all for now. :)
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Monday, June 06, 2005
Tropical Paradise
Yup... that's right. I work in a tropical paradise with Banana plants, Citrus trees, Fig trees, Bouganvillea's, Hibiscus bushes and trees, Lantana bushes and trees, Mandevilla's, Pandora Vines, Ferns, Alamanda's, Mexican Heather, Oleander's, Cana's, and more...
Though many of these names may not sound familiar, I have learned so much about each one while working with them. I have learned how much water they like and the manner in which they prefer to be watered. I have discovered which plants are quicker to contract diseases and bugs and, consequently, which plants need to be 'cleaned' more regularly. And by 'cleaned', I do not mean that I have to dust the leaves off. 'Cleaning' plants refers to carefully removing the dead flowers and the yellow leaves from off of the plant as well as from out of the pot.
I have learned that even when a plant appears to be completely dead, it can still be revived if you strip off the dead leaves, trim the branches back until they reach the 'alive' (green) section and give it some more water if it is dry. (This knowledge comes from spending more time reviving plants then maintaining their health.)
Hmmm...
I have enjoyed the first bit of time spent at this job as I grow beautiful plants and then send them off to the store once they have grown beautiful, so that they can be placed in a good home.
Though many of these names may not sound familiar, I have learned so much about each one while working with them. I have learned how much water they like and the manner in which they prefer to be watered. I have discovered which plants are quicker to contract diseases and bugs and, consequently, which plants need to be 'cleaned' more regularly. And by 'cleaned', I do not mean that I have to dust the leaves off. 'Cleaning' plants refers to carefully removing the dead flowers and the yellow leaves from off of the plant as well as from out of the pot.
I have learned that even when a plant appears to be completely dead, it can still be revived if you strip off the dead leaves, trim the branches back until they reach the 'alive' (green) section and give it some more water if it is dry. (This knowledge comes from spending more time reviving plants then maintaining their health.)
Hmmm...
I have enjoyed the first bit of time spent at this job as I grow beautiful plants and then send them off to the store once they have grown beautiful, so that they can be placed in a good home.
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