By Tommy Clarkson from the February 2014 Edition Chlorophytum amaniense or Chlorophytum orchidantheroides, C. orchidastrum, C. filipendulum amaniense Chlorophytum orchidastrum, Chlorophytum filipendulum, Family: Anthericaceae, Liliaceae or Agavaceae (Also known as a Mandarin Plant, Fire Glory, Orange Spider Plant, Green Orange Tangerine and Sierra Leone Lily.) Introduced to the Americas not much more than a decade ago, this perennial […]
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In this issue: General Information Manzanillo Calendar – Glenna Palidwor Señora Notsotechie speaks out Is it time to drop a loser – Yann Kostic Book Review – Open – Freda Vickery 50 Shades of Grey – Freda Vickery Movies Review – 2 Guns The Hobbits – Suzanne A. Marshall Pass the Buck – Vivian Molick […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2014 Edition Senna alata Family: Fabsceae (Also known as a Candelabra Bush, Empress Candle Plant, Candletree, Christmas Candle, Emperor’s Candlesticks, Empress Candle Plant, Popcorn Senna, Candelillo, Ringworm Bush or Acapulco) Around here, for all intents and purposes, this is the veritable, “ubiquitous wild bush of magnificence” while in some other locales […]
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In this issue: General Interest Manzanillo Calendar – Glenna Palidwor Warning! DO NOT Respond – Señior Tech New ACA Tax Laws and Roth IRA’s – Yann Kostic Immigration Update – Grace Ramirez Movie Review – Candelabra – Suzanne A. Marshall Nature Planting Roots – Travelers Palm – Tommy Clarkson Ixora – Tommy Clarkson Traveling and […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2013 Edition (Ixora chenensis) Family: Rubiaceae (Also known as Jungle Geranium, Mexican Geranium, Jungle Flame, West Indian Jasmine, Needle Flower, Chinese Ixora and Flame of the Woods.) For a plant lover such as me, my initial comment, regarding the Ixora, may seem a bit fickle. But, we are all human and, […]
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In this issue: General Interest The Art of Becoming a Gypsy -Freda Rumford Suddenly Retired – Suzanne A. Marshall Viveros of Colima – Tommy Clarkson Nature Starfruit – Tommy Clarkson Triangle Palm – Tommy Clarkson Living in Manzanillo At the Movie’s – Gravity – Suzanne A. Marshall Tweet, Tweet, Tweet – Señior Tech Calendar of […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2013 Edition Dypsis decaryi (Sometimes cited as Neodypsis decaryi) Family: Arecacea (Also called a Three Cornered or Three-sided Palm) The Triangle Palm is a member of a large and amazingly diverse genus of which there are 140 species many of which are critically endangered. In fact, in its natural habitat, this […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2013 Edition Averrhoa carambola Also called: Carambola In the jargon of my youth, the juicy, tropical Starfruit are cool! They have a very unique (Well, duh, star-shaped) appearance, are crisp in texture and have a sweet, slightly tangy flavor which stems from the fact that seldom do they have more than […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2013 Edition (Many who visit Ola Brisa Gardens have commented that they would enjoy seeing the more “non-touristy” side of Mexico. With that in mind “Sight and Sites” was created. To learn more about these fun – and very unique – eco/adventure trips please visit www.olabrisagardens.com) If you’re the sort who […]
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In this issue: General Interest Camping in Mexico Only in Mexico – Tommy Clarkson Seeking Income? – Yann Kostic So you bought a tablet? What next? – Señior Tech Movie Review – The Butler – Suzanne A. Marshall Nature Planting Roots – Mexican Palmetto – Tommy Clarkson I Planted Roots – Picotee Sky Flower – […]
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