Tour DOC BLOCK'S CONSERVATORY & GREENHOUSE - Ep. 302

[@ivancadiz.]

Dr. Block's choice of words and articulation are such a treat as the garden itself.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Words can move mountains... thanks Ivan.

[@lukaostojic1154]

We need more of these kind of tours; tropical, lush greenhouses and tropical landscaping!

[@icemancometh8679]

There's one in her list where she went to a biosphere. You should check that out.

[@mikerieger1034]

I.m a ĝay

[@mikerieger1034]

Not in to.women

[@lukaostojic1154]

@@mikerieger1034 i didnt ask 🫶

[@kathymacomber5115]

“ from collector to a custodian “! Awesome stuff

[@Milquetoast702]

It’s hard to imagine this tour could beat the first one - but it did. Tell me plants are not just amazing!

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

They are amazing!

[@m.wright168]

I could watch Dr Bloc for hours and hours! What an incredible person! Thanks for sharing this treasure 💚💚💚💚

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thats very kind of you to say... Thanks!

[@annadasilva6342]

What a blessing it must be to live in such a beautiful environment.

[@michaelspano4067]

thanks again to dr. block for his hospitality. really enjoyed seeing the medinilla hybrid. when i left florida about 15 years ago there were really only 2 species readily available. enjoyed RO 101. we have an under the counter unit just for cooking and drinking but still would like to do a full house system. luckily here in the southern appalachians we are very wet so we collect rain water for the indoor plants. we use to use the sour milk trick for starting plants up stucco walls and tree trunks, now days i've been using foliar jadam sprays occasionally and it gives amazing results. thanks summer for another great tour.

[@janecurtis5726]

Totally agree with Doc Block’s philosophy about growing and collecting tropical plants. We should be stewards of the world’s declining and endangered plant species but also of the native environments in which we live.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks Jane.. spread that word!

[@floridanaturalfarming3367]

Ahhh a smartful interview and plant tour, refreshing, thank you both🐸

[@csegobia75]

The love he has for plants is amazing!! This is the goal. Stunning.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Doc Block lives in a dream come true. ❄️💚🙃

[@serenityx8927]

Yep, he sure does👍

[@johnhovancsek138]

This is my kind of garden. I left Florida to come to Hawaii to grow the things he has. The water part was extremely informative.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

You're living in plant heaven in Hawaii. I love Maui at 3-5K feet elevations for the cooler nights!

[@wandashaw3551]

Such an amazing collection and his mindset on the future of plant life is absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing and introducing us to Dr. Block.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks... try to be a good "custodian"!

[@timgarner1957]

Doc is a very interesting person...the garden was beautiful but the greenhouse is spectacular..lol.. I love the mention of custodian..plant people are special breed.. loving and caring ..the world needs more plant custodians..lol

[@luisrestrepo2691]

Dr. Block is a true plant philosopher

[@pellaz83]

Doctor Jeff Block's explanations are so concise and informative, and I see that he and Summer have similar conversation wavelengths in exchanging ideas and opinions. This and the backyard tour are definitely my new favorites!

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks Alvin. After viewing Summer Rayne's edited product, I agree that our conversations' "wavelengths" flowed quite nicely!

[@TheSunDancerPlantHub]

What an extraordinary place. Thank you both for granting this tour inside the Dr’s home. Simply wonderful. 🌱❤️

[@aaronyieh5328]

I love this gentleman very much from my heart deeply.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks for those kind words Aaron!

[@Hlegzudas]

He got his own private botanical garden! Wow! What a garden!

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Lovely plants 🪴 Like 726❤️ My friend, thank you for good sharing 😊

[@guywithaplant]

Dr Block is so passionate and knowledgeable! Thoroughly enjoy this episode 😃 Thanks Summer!

[@kimmy6304]

Absolutely stunning plants. Dang. Thank you so much for letting us all have a peek 💕😻

[@alexbalistreya]

I enjoyed Dr. Block's insight and knowledge! Such a great tour of his amazing collections. He is a talented speaker and I enjoyed the important message of custodianship. Top favorite video of mine as well.

[@geriannroth449]

Such a serene environment he's created as a niche for his home.

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

Love these tours!! More please 😁

[@monsterax]

Doc always sharing a wealth of knowledge, and Summer with another excellent interview. Great work!

[@tropicaussie4572]

Dr. Block's greenhouse is the most impressive home greenhouse I've ever seen , just a spectacular collection .

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

It is a decidedly low-tech hybrid greenhouse compared with modern structures... but it seems to work nicely for me here in South Florida.

[@heathera2200]

Watching this episode was such a treat! Thank you!

[@brattent]

What an amazing collection and collector…or custodian. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tanamankarnivora]

Aku selalu menunggu garden tour dari mu Summer, menonton anda sambil minum kopi 👍👍

[@amyjones2490]

I learned more about growing begonias. Thanks for sharing!

[@tanyal7122]

What an amazing and generous tour..Thank you for sharing Dr Jeff's wonderful home. Wow❤️

[@tropicsnarcotics]

Now that is a dream home! Absolutely loving these episodes 🌿

[@juliahelland6488]

Beautiful plants! Thanks for sharing! ❣️

[@WesleysPlantWorld]

Gorgeous. It’s just amazing the plants people have. I love watching these tours so much, thank you 😃🪴🌿

[@richardlawton1023]

Incredible. Thanks so much.

[@AUgrown]

I was just in the same expo booth as The Fine Dr. not an hour ago in Tampa, at a tropical foliage show. I recognized him from the last episode. Sorry he was speaking with a grower and didn’t want to interrupt. Small world sometimes. Thanks for sharing all of your adventures and helping us gain knowledge and experiences through your eyes.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Sorry we missed meeting… I’m not at the show today. Next time interrupt! 😉

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks A U. (You should have said hello at the TPIE show!)

[@AUgrown]

Next time I’ll know I’m not imposing. As a professional I try not to get in the way of business. 👍 Now that I know your face I’m sure we will see each other again. We definitely run in similar circles of the industry. I’m local to the TBay area.

[@SJL07]

Outstanding tour! Thank you for this, Summer and Doc Block!! 🪴

[@GoogleGoogle-ki1rg]

Thank you for this video. It is very inspiring. The tap water where I live is very hard and a TDS meter reads 270-303. This video was the motivation I needed to improve the water quality for the plants in my greenhouse. After watching this video I purchased a basic water purification system and water pump and attached them to a dedicated water hose and wand. Now I can water my plants with purified water (tests at zero TDS) and rainwater I collect in barrels.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Now you should check to see if your product water's pH is slightly acidic. If so, your plants should love it!

[@GoogleGoogle-ki1rg]

@@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885 Thanks for the suggestion. I used a digital pH tester and the purified water has a pH of 6.14. I am storing the purified water in a 20 gallon tank. Do you have any recommendations on what I can use to prevent algae from growing in the tank over time that won't harm my plants?

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

@@GoogleGoogle-ki1rg Your pH is perfect... but although additives such as bleach or peroxides may keep the water clean, they can harm the plants. I prefer to use most of the clean water I make each day, and automatically make more clean water daily that replaces what you regularly use. If the tank isn't opaque and exposed to sunlight, the algae growth inside can be kept minimal that way.

[@GoogleGoogle-ki1rg]

@@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885 Will do. Thanks for the information.

[@jamesh.maloyjr.6940]

Great Plants and great information. Thanks

[@feralaquarist8805]

Absolutely glorious, I'm near Tampa and this is goals.

[@jolus6678]

I saw that species of Miconia at the fairchild conservatory. I was practically drooling over it. I searched online desperately for it once I got home. I couldn't find it available online anywhere here in Florida so it's interesting to hear how it's a weed in Hawaii.

[@Kjorchids-55]

I love how Dr.Block shared his knowledge wonderful video

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

A great tour of these special plant world! 💚🌱🌵☘️💚

[@MsNipri]

Thank you, Doc Block, for the tour, and thank you, Summer Rayne, for taking us along! Wonderful video! ❤️ I have a question. I wanted to know if Doc Block is selling any Anthurium Black Widows??? TIA

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Thank you so much guys! 🎉

[@kathymacomber5115]

I said that before..I love to listen to that man

[@johnpatterson9219]

Those lipstick palms, are to die for!

[@grisespino5342]

Treasure of knowledge Dr. Block. Your amazing!

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks Gris. I'm glad you enjoyed the tours/interviews.

[@seasidecreations4526]

TY Love this!! So inspiring! 👍🌻🦋🌺

[@barbaracole4314]

Summer, you always have great plant tours, never know where you'll be next ... wouldn't be able to see these gardens if it weren't for your tours , thx Summer and thx Doc , beautiful plants and gardens

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks Barbara. I agree... Summer Rayne is a wonderful resource!

[@aaron_2327]

Wonderful and inspiring video. Energy is fantastic, dreamy plant Workshop and a work of art ahah.

[@lorirober2536]

Incredible conservatory. Amazing living wall. Such a knowledgeable man.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks for those kind words Lori!

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Wonderful video. Thanks Summer. Doc Block is a well of information on that subject

[@njione]

I wish I could see it in person I'm so impressed by all of it. The effort it took must have been difficult

[@2prettyfunnythings736]

Great tour. Got another one, Atlock flower farm. He does topiary that is beautiful and would be a great educational interview. Lots of his plants can be inside or outside.

[@orchidwanderer]

Thanks summer ❤ we really appreciate this kind of tours 😊❤

[@dawienatral7083]

I think in Nature things generally with silver leaves have high UV and there for that palm with the younger leave being silver helps protect the young leaf,it it is also can appear to be a silvery leaf of other sp because it has hairs giving it a silvery look

[@jcancer147]

What a wealth of knowledge, thank you for this wonderful tour ❤

[@Qounxing15]

I love how Doc Bloc low key shares some medical facts.😊

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

I love developing gardening along with "health & wellness " themes. Glad you picked up on some of it!

[@srshufelt]

Fabulous 2 videos. I would love to talk shop with him. Love his grounds. I wish I had the space. I'm in FL. Zone 9b. I can do many of his plants and I do have a few.

[@emmanuelchirwa2804]

Wow, 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤. This is great

[@AnggrekKakYusri]

Thanks for sharing 😀

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Love this so much! So inspiring!

[@krishohman750]

Incredible person and wonderful tour.

[@PrashantSharma-vf7vc]

Jack Nicholson got into gardening? 😉What a man devoted to his passion. I loved this episode and the last one.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

(I've heard people say that before... maybe its my hairline? 😉)

[@PrashantSharma-vf7vc]

@@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885 😄😄

[@Hlegzudas]

The aeschynanthus is gorgeous! I try to get one that’s flowering orange since many years!

[@kazuhiroyukimura9070]

Dr. Block really knows what he's talking about.

[@hollybeck605]

Great tour Summer! I learned a lot.

[@inspiredinthedark23]

I've also heard of using yogurt to encourage moss growth.

[@saltlifess6226]

Excellent tour!

[@rock0345]

thank you learn so much

[@bretfurgason7615]

I love that man

[@genelihofilena1631]

Awesome ❤

[@chriss7552]

Hi, love this video. Very informative.

[@botanyboy5454]

WOW, this was amazing 👏 ❤️

[@nancysueleske7819]

Good custodian for sure!

[@laurapoore6451]

Wow beautiful love your Tours

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

It is interesting how everyone is so different with the plants they like. If I was on that property in the southern Florida environment I'd be growing tons of flowering plants not just foliage plants. There are so many cultivars of amazing hibiscus blooms. I'd have jasmine sambac all over. Flowering vines. Dwarf fruit trees. Greenhouse would be filled with orchids that bloom at every season of the year. You can have lots of cool cultivars of Christmas cactus, and epiphyllum with beautiful blooms outdoors and other plants that need a cool rest to initiate blooming which Florida is perfect for outdoors. He says he loves lipstick plant, but they don't bloom all too often when columnea are in the same family and can be covered with blooms and everblooming all year round and much more vibrant blooms of all different colors to choose from.

[@riawhetstone3725]

So jealous of their climate! Minus the storms, pythons, & mosquitoes 😅

[@sandylee1717]

Amazing collection

[@Самс105]

Замечательный тур😍😇

[@erfaanslandscaping]

Best Tour😍

[@carlosseptiencuevas1613]

Wish you do a review of all pleurotallis, that are in great care at Jl Connecticut.

[@Franticity7]

Not the birds cat calling Summer 🤣

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

This green house is so extraordinary. I would love to know what he does for a living. He doesn’t sell his plants. Is this his hobby

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Thanks for your kind words about the greenhouses, and asking about what I do professionally... I'm a (semi-retired) M.D. physician anesthesiologist and an advanced hobbyist botanist. I don't sell plants directly, but have recently made special hybrid seeds available through one domestic and one international grower. "Anthuriums by DocBlock" and "Nurturing Nature" has online information about what I'm doing nowadays.

[@icemancometh8679]

I bet the lipstick plant and the hot lips plant get along great.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

I had never thought of it that way... Love it!

[@icemancometh8679]

@Nurturing Nature at Block Botanical Gardens 💞👥️💞 Amore, amore. I'm going to send them a Hoya Kerrii plant for Valentines's Day. 😁

[@pushpabharati1583]

I like background birds songs also

[@DominikChlubna]

16:47 min Orchids with yellow pseudo bulbs, which are these?

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Those are Schomburgkia species growing on cork totems. They thrive in Mexico, and can tolerate South Florida's full sun and season drought conditions. In their natural habitats, those aging pseudobulbs are hollow and typically populated by ants.

[@lotus....]

Is this Cow Manure used in the "secret sauce" fresh or composted? Could I use goat manure instead? I have lots of goats on my FL farm lol! Love seeing how fellow Floridians and tropical plant freaks do it!!

[@summerrayneoakes]

I don't know for sure, but I think the cow manure would be composted vs fresh. Similar to when gardening outdoors. Goat manure probably wouldn't cut it would be my guess. Goats have a digestive system dissimilar to cows and are quite good at stripping more nutrients out of their food, so their poo tends to be less nutritious than cow dung. If anyone else wants to weigh in, feel free!

[@lotus....]

@@summerrayneoakes Thanks. That makes total sense. Goats and rabbit berries can go on plants without composting.

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@lotus.... i heard there hot and cold manure , cow should be in the hot class ? hmmm he didnt explain what the milk does , i know some use it for moss growing

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Here's my recipe: In a wheelbarrow, I'll mix a bag of (store bought) cow manure; peat moss; a few gallons of buttermilk (or if its around the holidays, egg nog will do fine!); and then I'll even add in some "Superthrive" (vitamins). Mix those ingredients into a slurry and apply liberally to natural surfaces. Keep the treated areas slightly moist for a few weeks. Stand back and watch the moss grow over the next few weeks to months... and you're in business!

[@lotus....]

@@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885 Fantastic! Thank you so much. I am going to try this.

[@judymckerrow6720]

So I’m wondering if my extremely alkaline water is the reason my plants don’t like to grow. Especially when we get no rain in the summer and I have to water the outdoor plants. I absolutely know that there is something wrong with my outdoor gardens, I just haven’t been able to put my finger on it yet.❄️💚🙃

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Although there are some plants that have evolved to tolerate, and sometimes prefer alkaline conditions; "extreme" alkaline water will likely prevent many of your plants from thriving as nature had intended. Try a small "under the sink" RO (reverse osmosis) water purifier, and measure the pH of your product water. Your pH may be closer to 7.0 than much greater. It may likely measure considerably less alkaline after you remove certain solutes. Ideally, a pH of 6.0 will make most of the mineral elements your plants need more available.

[@judymckerrow6720]

@@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885 Thanks you! ❄️💚🙃

[@davidhuth5659]

A really beautiful garden for sure! Dr. Block sounds like a passionate environmentalist but I'm surprised to see outdoor cats. According to Audubon and other sources, cats are the number two cause of songbird mortality. Humans are number one, of course. Besides that, I appreciated all that he had to share.

[@bonborders1]

Unfortunately the rats here in florida would eat his plants

[@davidhuth5659]

@@bonborders1 In that case I'd still prefer the use of humane rodent traps instead of cats.

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

I generally have only one or two cats in the garden. They've had all their shots and are there to mostly keep the rat population under control... and guests entertained! Our cats rarely catch birds It seems that because they're fed a little cat food each day, our cats rarely catch birds here. Perhaps most important is that because they are neutered, they're not going to increase the neighborhood's feral cat population, so our birds are not impacted this way. (Too many cats... fewer birds.)

[@davidhuth5659]

@@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885 Thank you for being a responsible cat owner. I wish everyone were as well.

[@행복해난-z6w]

4:40 what is name this adiantum??

[@MrSlingblade69]

Let the Doc talk..!

[@njione]

Wow cow manure and butter milk

[@plantheartbeats]

🌞

[@geriannroth449]

Where does Doc get those root pruning pots from?

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

The brand name for those pots are called "Accelerator" pots, and they're available online. A few other company's make similar products.

[@geriannroth449]

@@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885 thank you for your response

[@Jeuro38]

Woof that point about sunlight being plant food could've merited push back, we're talking mineral elements, not sugar from photosynthesis

[@nurturingnatureatblockbota2885]

Good pick-up. In fact, pH has more to do with bioavailability of those mineral elements. I should have better described photosynthesis as a plant's "trick" to convert sunlight into it's metabolic energy (the very same thing animals depend on food for.) Of course hemoglobin is the oxygen carrying molecule through which animals derive their energy. The two molecules closely resemble one another. My physician's bias often compares the molecular similarity of chlorophyl with hemoglobin in that biochemical "energy" sense. Thanks for your comment!

[@267BISMARK]

Im a little bit confused, how does burning coal make the water more acidic ?

[@cefcat5733]

A gorgeous garden, without gators and pythons, it gets a big LIKE.