Herb Garden Out Patio Paradise Begins

The herb garden was the first view that greeted the guests to the new units. While functional for the kitchen with lemon grass (used to make the welcome beverage), thyme, cilantro, basil and some other spices it was a rather unkempt entry. We transplanted the herbs into pots and I began to address the space. This is one of my favorite parts of the landscaping process, I call it, "do you see what I see?"

This video shows the entire herb garden/patio area before tear out.




Having worked a week at the resort and investigated possible material(s) from the jungle, the adjacent acres and hiding in the nooks and crannies of various storage areas I assembled my product and we began installation. Getting the product was a adventure in itself which I may post at a later date. But we have made much progress and are in the home stretch on the patio area. These pictures will give you an idea.

Landscaping a 5 Star Resort in Saint Lucia

Here are some before I am taking at the resort I am working at in Saint Lucia. I am doing a short two week project to give it a little face lift.



First Video Talking about the work done so far:




The next two videos are before videos showing the project, we will be shooting after videos this week to compare with.

Second Video Explaining the Hill Project:




3rd Video Explaining Patio and Herb Garden Removal:

Jardon Exotica (Greenhouse)

Here are some pictures from one of the greenhouses in Saint Lucia.
The most impressive pictures are of the anthurium they have brought from Holland, particullay the purple anthuriums.

One of three anthurium greenhouses.




Pink Partially Open





Short Video of one of the anthurium greenhouses.




Dwarf Anthuriums




Selecting Plant Material



Ray, The Gardener at the resort is who I rely upon for plant knowledge



Some of the selected plant materials.

1st Blog Entry

Hello Everyone,

This is my first blog entry with the assistance of my nephew. My goal is to chronicle my landscaping work as a visual record through short videos and pictures. I am working in Saint Lucia at a 5 star resort creating new landscaping and renovating existing gardens.

So join me on my landscape adventures!

My first entry is going to focus on the first project I have begun working on at a The Resort. They have just finished construction of seven new units which are in need of landscaping. Here are a few pics showing my work crew. We are placing one of the old original plantation steel pots as a focal point. It takes 8-10 men together to move the pot.

Part of My Crew




Before shot of the hill after the orange tree was cleared off.




The site is difficult to access and all materials have to transported by hand.





The Pot was particularly difficult to move as you can see below:




In the end it was all worth it.