Shell Ginger in my Garden

ByMaria

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I posted a picture of a shell ginger awhile ago from a garden in one of the hotels in Waikiki. I liked it so much I want to grow it myself. I bought shell ginger. But then, it would be nice to have pink ginger, red ginger and white ginger so I grow them now too. Recently my neighbor gave me a cutting of blue ginger so I was happy to add that to my collection. The pink ones gave me flowers so are the white gingers. Then the shell ginger showed up too in a spectacular display. I was so happy and delighted. It feels like I have accomplished something in my life.
I can’t wait for the blue ginger to open up. I saw the bud today and it’s on its way to stardom. Another accomplishment!

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