During the growing season, the small pool in the center of the courtyard will be full of water, fish, and aquatic plants. The Potting Shed is off limits to the general public. This is our work area. The Potting Shed contains our two mist benches where most of our vegetative cuttings are rooted. Two timers in the basement control when and how long mist will be sprayed on the unrooted cuttings.
More mist is required in the hot summer months than in the winter time.
Most of our cuttings are taken by volunteers. Also in the Potting Shed is our sweat box. Most of our seed is sown in the sweat box. The sweat box has a heating pad to provide warmth, which aids in germination. A large collection of rare and exotic tropical plants can be discovered in the tropical house.