The plants and vegetation are abundant and wild — a captivating part of Saba. You feel the life that surrounds you as you explore the island. All your senses are turned up high. Landscaping will always enhance your home with the delicacy and power of colors, shapes, volume, blossoms, textures and scents. The rugged and dramatic earth of Saba only adds to your home gardening possibilities — creating your own secret garden.
Sweet jasmine — brilliant colored bougainvillea and hibiscus — red and pink oleander — yellow bananas and alamanda — mangos, guava, passion fruit — ginger — orchids — palms — orangey-red African tulip trees — peach color angel’s trumpet — ferns — crown of thorns — striking heliconia — eye-catching crotons — white bridal bouquet — and scarlet flamboyant trees… stepping outside your door or sitting in your garden, you’ll experience the wonder and tropical allure of Saba all year long. Sometimes you can’t believe it’s real. It’s nature’s painting and gift to us all.
First prize blue ribbon winner in the county fair for his *Tiger Lilies* — Michael is an avid gardener; has been since age six when he learned the difference between a weed and a ‘Jumping Jack Flower’. Mowing laws, working on farms, turning soil, planting, edging, pruning, designing. Michael gardens and plots wherever he goes. He just can’t help himself. You’re in excellent dirty hands with Michael’s knowledge, passion, creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and love of the earth with all its blooming possibilities. And… while Michael doesn’t like gossip he does know the best dirt.
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~ Please click once on the images below, and experience some of Michael’s landscaping and garden projects ~