Colorful geraniums in red, white and pink border a sidewalk in Casablanca, Morocco.
(Photo ©2013 by Susan McKee)

Brilliant red tropical flowers greeted me at the entrance way in my room in the Oberoi Resort on the island of Mauritius.
There’s nothing like a bouquet of local blooms to brighten the day.
(Photo by Susan …

A beautiful bouquet of roses in many colors greets diners at the Restaurant Dar-Moha Almadina in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Note, too, the intricate mosaic panel on the wall behind the flowers.

(Photo ©2013 by Susan McKee)

These bright yellow flowers were captured earlier this week by our intrepid photographer.
According to Wikipedia, Crossandra infundibuliformis (firecracker flower), is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to southern India and Sri …

Cut flowers (especially roses) are one of the Kenyan economy’s fastest growing industries (horticulture is the third largest foreign exchange earner after tourism and tea).
The export of roses continues to dominate the export market with …

Yes, Road Trips Gardeners, here’s another photo of bougainvillea.
This magnificent display of shocking pink was captured on a wall in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, in late July by our intrepid photographer.
No doubt the combination of latitude …

Part of the fun for Road Trips Gardeners who live in temperate climes is the chance to see what are considered “exotic” flowers growing as ordinary ornamentals.
This Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) raised its bird-like bloom …

The unseasonably warm spring in most of the United States has made this Road Trips Gardener think about the flowers of summer.
Zinnias have long been a favorite (they’re easy enough for a child to grow). …

Regular readers will notice lots of bougainvillea (it’s our favorite photographer’s favorite flower).
Although, to be precise, the flower itself is that tiny white center; the color comes from the surrounding bracts. Native to South America, …

OK, Road Trips Gardeners, you’ve been to every North American garden tour and are ready for new horizons.
One place to check out: Gardening Tours. This company, based in Canada, leads tours for gardeners world-wide.
Upcoming jaunts …