Ilena Gilbert-Mays
@ilenagm.bsky.social
Horticulturist in coastal North Carolinaπ πΊπΈwho loves tropicals, gingers and exotic plants, oh who am I kidding! I am obsessed with all plants and please, be kindπππ±πΈπΊπ¦π¨π¦π¬π§
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Ilena Gilbert-Mays
@ilenagm.bsky.social
Β· Nov 21
This cactus was the star and start of my cactus collection and addiction. I had to set an alarm to not miss this beautiful sight. It grew too large and was donated to a larger collection π΅π
#Cactus #Succulents #Flowers #FlowerReport #CactusAddict
#Cactus #Succulents #Flowers #FlowerReport #CactusAddict
I had one Gazania left at the end of summer so I popped it in a small hanging basket and hung it in #MyGreenhouse for the winter, well hello beautiful π
#Flowers #Gardening #GulfOfMexico #Plants #FlowerReport #GYO #Winter
#Flowers #Gardening #GulfOfMexico #Plants #FlowerReport #GYO #Winter
February 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I had one Gazania left at the end of summer so I popped it in a small hanging basket and hung it in #MyGreenhouse for the winter, well hello beautiful π
#Flowers #Gardening #GulfOfMexico #Plants #FlowerReport #GYO #Winter
#Flowers #Gardening #GulfOfMexico #Plants #FlowerReport #GYO #Winter
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#sixonsaturday 07-02-26 in which youβll see new shoots of honeysuckle, of clematis, cyclamen and acorus, tips on wisteria, some losses and a blue tit π±
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February 7, 2026 at 7:54 AM
#sixonsaturday 07-02-26 in which youβll see new shoots of honeysuckle, of clematis, cyclamen and acorus, tips on wisteria, some losses and a blue tit π±
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fredgardenerblog2.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/s...
π€£that will teach those rascals
February 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM
π€£that will teach those rascals
They have enjoyed the heated greenhouse definitely π
February 9, 2026 at 7:57 PM
They have enjoyed the heated greenhouse definitely π
#MagentaMonday is my petunia hanging basket enjoying the morning sun and the heater till it warms up some.ππ₯
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #FlowerReport #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #FlowerReport #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
#MagentaMonday is my petunia hanging basket enjoying the morning sun and the heater till it warms up some.ππ₯
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #FlowerReport #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #FlowerReport #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico
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This rose looks like a party.
#Roses #flower #FlowerReport #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #photography π·π±π΄πͺ΄sky
#Roses #flower #FlowerReport #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #photography π·π±π΄πͺ΄sky
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This rose looks like a party.
#Roses #flower #FlowerReport #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #photography π·π±π΄πͺ΄sky
#Roses #flower #FlowerReport #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #photography π·π±π΄πͺ΄sky
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Tarheels at the end!! Iβm a Tarheel too!!!
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Seth Trimble hits a three to win it for UNC... or so we thought. They have to clear the court and Duke will have 0.4 left
February 8, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Tarheels at the end!! Iβm a Tarheel too!!!
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Who won? Iβm UNCπ
February 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Who won? Iβm UNCπ
Itβs Orchid cream from rareseeds.com π
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February 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Itβs Orchid cream from rareseeds.com π
I made bread yesterday, potato salad today and chicken wings later, then Super Bowl commercials π my favorite part of the game π
February 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
I made bread yesterday, potato salad today and chicken wings later, then Super Bowl commercials π my favorite part of the game π
Keep em guessing π
February 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Keep em guessing π
I will certainly be ready for spring π
February 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
I will certainly be ready for spring π
Thank you and happy Sunday Pamππ
February 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Thank you and happy Sunday Pamππ
#SundayYellow watching the #WinterOlympics this morning before switching over to the #SuperBowl later. Here is the #Nasturtium hanging basket feeling fine this morning.
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #GYO #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico #FlowerReport #BadBunnyπ
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #GYO #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico #FlowerReport #BadBunnyπ
February 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
#SundayYellow watching the #WinterOlympics this morning before switching over to the #SuperBowl later. Here is the #Nasturtium hanging basket feeling fine this morning.
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #GYO #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico #FlowerReport #BadBunnyπ
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #GYO #MyGreenhouse #GulfOfMexico #FlowerReport #BadBunnyπ
They are! ππ±π±π±π±
February 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
They are! ππ±π±π±π±
Oh myπ² I am so done with snow and cold this year π₯Ά
February 7, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Oh myπ² I am so done with snow and cold this year π₯Ά
#SixOnSaturday saw snow finally meltingπ« my seed order has a dark theme this year, birds were everywhere, greenhouse was packed and full of flowers, and my poppy pots should germinate now that the snow melted.
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #Winter #FlowerReport #GulfOfMexico
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #Winter #FlowerReport #GulfOfMexico
February 7, 2026 at 11:03 AM
#SixOnSaturday saw snow finally meltingπ« my seed order has a dark theme this year, birds were everywhere, greenhouse was packed and full of flowers, and my poppy pots should germinate now that the snow melted.
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #Winter #FlowerReport #GulfOfMexico
#Flowers #Gardening #Plants #Winter #FlowerReport #GulfOfMexico
I did! It made a lovely shot π
February 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I did! It made a lovely shot π
Yes I am ready π
February 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Yes I am ready π
Thank you! They were summer volunteers that came up in my potted plants π
February 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Thank you! They were summer volunteers that came up in my potted plants π