This large thorny plant hasn't had any flowers for years... until I happened to put eggshells on its "tentacles." I thought it would look distinctive with the eggshells, which also covered the thorns well, protecting the children when they play near the plant.

Now this column at its center has sprouted out. It promises to be a flower. Can't wait to see it!

Having unwittingly proven the value of eggshells as a fertilizer, J asked me to buy loads of eggs, and friends began collecting eggshells from restaurants for him. He then put the eggshells on our orchids and plants, everywhere in the garden. It's funny :-)

Hope his scheme works and all our plants begin blooming :-)