Gardening

St. Croix Flowers & Plants

May 3rd, 2008 | By Eric | Category: Gardening

Living on St. Croix it’s hard not to notice all the beautiful flowers and plants that surround you. Last year we bought a Nikon D40 and it has been the best camera I’ve ever used, although I’ve got a lot to learn!
Enjoy this photo gallery of various flowers and plants found around the island of (continues…)



Creque Dam Farm

Mar 30th, 2008 | By Eric | Category: Favorites, Gardening, Products

Today we traveled through the rainforest and followed the signs to Creque Dam Farm, home of the VI Sustainable Farm Institute. The long and winding dirt road lead to an agricultural oasis in the mountains of St. Croix. Fields with tidy rows of vegetables and picturesque vistas made for an enjoyable trip.
Once we parked, the (continues…)



A Trip to Cruzan Gardens

Mar 28th, 2008 | By Eric | Category: Featured Articles, Gardening

Cruzan Gardens is a fantastic nursery for finding just about any tropical plant one could imagine. From Christmas Palms to Heliconia, from Tamarind Trees to Bougainvillea chances are Cruzan Gardens has it.
Located on the North side of the island sits this fantastic local nursery and landscape company. Enter on a peastone driveway, walk through a (continues…)