Journal November 20, 2013 Grand Duke

Another online bargain arrived today, the plant above is Jasmimum sambac, Grand Duke of Tuscany.  I have been looking for one of these at a good price for sometime and finally found one for under five dollars on Amazon.com.

I really did not expect much for the price I paid, however, it is a very nice healthy plant, so I am well pleased.

Also, I purchased seeds for two varieties of gardenia for less than two dollars per pack.  One is simply a common gardenia, while the other is a corsage gardenia.  The seeds for the common gardenia have already germinated and are looking really good.  

Growing plants from seed is not only inexpensive, but allows you to shape the plant to your preferences as it develops.